Berlin blue

Name: Berlin blue
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000495

About Berlin blue

Berlin blue is a biological stain carrying the CAS registry number 12240-15-2. The material is described by the formula C6Fe2KN6.xH2O. It is also known as Potassium iron(III) hexacyanoferrate (ii) or Prussian blue soluble.

It is supplied as a blue powder. Solubility: soluble in water. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Key uses span histology and cytology staining, microscopy and clinical laboratories. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research, diagnostics and biotechnology and textiles and dyeing.

We offer Berlin blue in 10 g, 100 g and 1 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Histology & cytology staining
Microscopy
Clinical laboratories

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Berlin blue
Catalogue No.	VQ-000495
CAS Number	12240-15-2
Molecular formula	C₆Fe₂KN₆.xH₂O
HSN code	29420090

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Blue powder
Solubility	Soluble in water

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 12240-15-2

Microscopy

Berlin blue, for microscopy

CAS: 12240-15-2
Formula: C₆Fe₂KN₆.xH₂O

VQ-000496

Berlin blue, spazial grade

CAS: 12240-15-2
Formula: C₆Fe₂KN₆.xH₂O

VQ-000497

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Berlin blue?

The CAS Registry Number of Berlin blue is 12240-15-2. It is also known as Potassium iron(III) hexacyanoferrate (ii), Prussian blue soluble.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Berlin blue?

Berlin blue has the molecular formula C6Fe2KN6.xH2O.

Which grade and pack sizes of Berlin blue can I order?

We supply Berlin blue, in 10 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Berlin blue?

Yes. Every lot of Berlin blue is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Berlin blue be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Berlin blue worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.