Fuchsin acid

Name: Fuchsin acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000592

About Fuchsin acid

Fuchsin acid is a biological stain (Microscopy grade) carrying the CAS registry number 3244-88-0. Its molecular formula is C20H17N3Na2O9S3 and its molecular weight is 585.5 g/mol. Common synonyms include Acid violet 19 and Acid fuchsin.

It is supplied as dark green powder or crystals or chunks. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is commonly used for histology and cytology staining, microscopy, clinical laboratories and biological staining. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research, diagnostics and biotechnology and textiles and dyeing.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Histology & cytology staining
Microscopy
Clinical laboratories
Biological staining

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Fuchsin acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-000592
CAS Number	3244-88-0
IUPAC name	disodium;(3E)-3-[(4-amino-3-sulfonatophenyl)-(4-amino-3-sulfophenyl)methylidene]-6-imino-5-methylcyclohexa-1,4-diene-1-sulfonate
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₁₇N₃Na₂O₉S₃
Molecular weight	585.5 g/mol
Exact mass	584.9922
Grade	Microscopy
HSN code	32041259
InChIKey	WZRZTHMJPHPAMU-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	CC1=C/C(=C(\C2=CC(=C(C=C2)N)S(=O)(=O)O)/C3=CC(=C(C=C3)N)S(=O)(=O)[O-])/C=C(C1=N)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
PubChem CID	16219374

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Dark green powder or crystals or chunks
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 12
TPSA	270 Å²
Synonyms	Acid violet 19, Acid fuchsin, Acid fuschin, Fuchsin S, Acid Violet (Magenta)

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 3244-88-0

AR / Microscopy

Fuchsin acid, AR, for microscopy

CAS: 3244-88-0
Formula: C₂₀H₁₇N₃Na₂O₉S₃
MW: 585.5 g/mol

VQ-046950

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Fuchsin acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Fuchsin acid is 3244-88-0. It is also known as Acid violet 19, Acid fuchsin, Acid fuschin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Fuchsin acid?

Fuchsin acid has the molecular formula C20H17N3Na2O9S3 and a molecular weight of 585.5 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Fuchsin acid can I order?

We supply Fuchsin acid in Microscopy grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Fuchsin acid?

Yes. Every lot of Fuchsin acid 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 Fuchsin acid be shipped internationally?

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