Safranine solution

Name: Safranine solution
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003636

About Safranine solution

Listed under CAS 477-73-6, Safranine solution is a diagnostic reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals in Microscopy grade. The compound has the formula C20H19ClN4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 350.8 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 3,7-dimethyl-10-phenylphenazin-10-ium-2,8-diamine chloride. It is also known as Safranin or Safranine O.

It is supplied as a red to dark red liquid. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span clinical chemistry, diagnostic assays and pathology laboratories. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 125 mL, 500 mL, 5 L and 25 L packs, Safranine solution is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Clinical chemistry
Diagnostic assays
Pathology laboratories

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Safranine solution
Catalogue No.	VQ-003636
CAS Number	477-73-6
IUPAC name	3,7-dimethyl-10-phenylphenazin-10-ium-2,8-diamine chloride
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₁₉ClN₄
Molecular weight	350.8 g/mol
Exact mass	350.1298
Grade	Microscopy
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OARRHUQTFTUEOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC2=C(C=C1N)[N+](=C3C=C(C(=CC3=N2)C)N)C4=CC=CC=C4.[Cl-]
PubChem CID	2723800

Physical properties
Physical form	Solution
Appearance	Red to dark red liquid
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	68.8 Å²
Synonyms	Safranin, Safranine O, Safranine T, Safranin T, Gossypimine, C.I. Basic Red 2, Safranine Zh, Safranine A, Safranine TH, Safranine, Safranine B, Safranine G

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 477-73-6

Microscopy

Safranine

CAS: 477-73-6
Formula: C₂₀H₁₉ClN₄
MW: 350.8 g/mol

VQ-000707

Safranine, aqueos solution 0.1%

CAS: 477-73-6
Formula: C₂₀H₁₉ClN₄
MW: 350.8 g/mol

VQ-003637

AR / Microscopy

Safranine, AR, for microscopy

CAS: 477-73-6
Formula: C₂₀H₁₉ClN₄
MW: 350.8 g/mol

VQ-046951

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Safranine solution?

The CAS Registry Number of Safranine solution is 477-73-6. It is also known as Safranin, Safranine O, Safranine T.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Safranine solution?

Safranine solution has the molecular formula C20H19ClN4 and a molecular weight of 350.8 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3,7-dimethyl-10-phenylphenazin-10-ium-2,8-diamine chloride.

Which grade and pack sizes of Safranine solution can I order?

We supply Safranine solution in Microscopy grade, in 125 mL, 500 mL, 5 L, 25 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Safranine solution?

Yes. Every lot of Safranine solution 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 Safranine solution be shipped internationally?

Yes. Safranine solution is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.