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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Neutral Red, ACS

Catalog No. AAJ6264318
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Nuclear counterstain useful in pH range 6.8 to 8.0 | CAS: 553-24-2 | C15H17ClN4 | 288.779 g/mol

Neutral Red is most commonly used for histological stain for lysosymes but has also been incorporated in investigation of viruses, as a pH indicator, determination of DNA with optical and electrochemical methods, evaluation of synthetic and naturally derived biomaterials. Neutral red can be electrochemically polymerized and used as a redox mediator. The compound once taken up by cells can be used to acertain cell viability with a excitation maximum at 470 nm and emission maximum at 580nm. It is used as a red nuclear counter stain in various cytochemical procedures. It is suitable for microscopy and microbiology and supravital staining of living blood cells. A vital dye used as an indicator and biological stain.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Neutral Red is most commonly used for histological stain for lysosymes but has also been incorporated in investigation of viruses, as a pH indicator, determination of DNA with optical and electrochemical methods, evaluation of synthetic and naturally derived biomaterials. Neutral red can be electrochemically polymerized and used as a redox mediator. The compound once taken up by cells can be used to acertain cell viability with a excitation maximum at 470 nm and emission maximum at 580nm. It is used as a red nuclear counter stain in various cytochemical procedures. It is suitable for microscopy and microbiology and supravital staining of living blood cells. A vital dye used as an indicator and biological stain.

Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml at 25°C), abs. alcohol (1.8%), and cello solve (3.75%).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8°C
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 553-24-2
Molecular Formula C15H17ClN4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 288.779
MDL Number MFCD00012651
InChI Key PGSADBUBUOPOJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym Basic Red 5; C.I. 50040
PubChem CID 11105
ChEBI CHEBI:86370
IUPAC Name 8-N,8-N,3-trimethylphenazine-2,8-diamine;hydrochloride
SMILES CC1=CC2=NC3=C(C=C(C=C3)N(C)C)N=C2C=C1N.Cl

Specifications

Melting Point 290°C (decomposition)
Beilstein 3918740
Merck Index 14,6488
Solubility Information Soluble in water (50mg/ml at 25°C),abs. alcohol (1.8%),and cello solve (3.75%).
Formula Weight 288.78
Grade ACS
Color Black to Green
Quantity 50 g
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Neutral Red
EINECSNumber 209-035-8
RTECSNumber SG1400000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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