Nile blue chloride

Name: Nile blue chloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000656

About Nile blue chloride

Listed under CAS 2381-85-3, Nile blue chloride is a biological stain available from Vaqora Chemicals in Microscopy grade. The compound has the formula C20H20ClN3O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 353.8 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (5-aminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-9-ylidene)-diethylazanium chloride. Alternative names: Cresol fast violet and Nile Blue hydrochloride.

It is supplied as green, blue, steel gray or black powder or crystals. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Typical applications include histology and cytology staining, microscopy, clinical laboratories and molecular biology workflows. It is used across academic and industrial research, diagnostics and biotechnology and textiles and dyeing.

Available in 5 g, 25 g, 1 kg and 5 kg packs, Nile blue chloride is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Histology & cytology staining
Microscopy
Clinical laboratories
Molecular biology workflows

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Nile blue chloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-000656
CAS Number	2381-85-3
IUPAC name	(5-aminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-9-ylidene)-diethylazanium chloride
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₂₀ClN₃O
Molecular weight	353.8 g/mol
Exact mass	353.1295
Grade	Microscopy
HSN code	32049000
InChIKey	SHXOKQKTZJXHHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC[N+](=C1C=CC2=NC3=C(C=C(C4=CC=CC=C43)N)OC2=C1)CC.[Cl-]
PubChem CID	16938

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Green, blue, steel gray or black powder or crystals
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	50.6 Å²
Synonyms	Cresol fast violet, Nile Blue hydrochloride, Basic Blue 12, Nile Blue A, Nile blue, Nile Blue AX, C.I. Basic Blue 12, Nile Blue Base, 5-amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium chloride, 5-Amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo(a)phenoxazin-7-ium chloride, Benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium, 5-amino-9-(diethylamino)-, chloride, 5H-Benzo(a)phenazoxazine, 9-diethylamino-5-imino-, hydrochloride

Documents

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Nile blue chloride?

The CAS Registry Number of Nile blue chloride is 2381-85-3. It is also known as Cresol fast violet, Nile Blue hydrochloride, Basic Blue 12.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nile blue chloride?

Nile blue chloride has the molecular formula C20H20ClN3O and a molecular weight of 353.8 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (5-aminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-9-ylidene)-diethylazanium chloride.

Which grade and pack sizes of Nile blue chloride can I order?

We supply Nile blue chloride in Microscopy grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 1 kg, 5 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Nile blue chloride?

Yes. Every lot of Nile blue chloride 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 Nile blue chloride be shipped internationally?

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