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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Nile Blue A
Description
Used in the preparation of an amperometric glucose sensor. Also can be employed in Lillie and Fullmer method for staining and discriminating between melanins and lipofuscins in paraffin sections of animal tissue; Lillie and Fuller method for fatty acids/lipids using frozen sections of fatty liver and avocado.
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Used in the preparation of an amperometric glucose sensor. Also can be employed in Lillie and Fullmer method for staining and discriminating between melanins and lipofuscins in paraffin sections of animal tissue; Lillie and Fuller method for fatty acids/lipids using frozen sections of fatty liver and avocado.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, and water (50 g/L) at 25°C.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly sealed and store in cool, dry condition in well ventilated place.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | >300°C (decomposition) |
| Synonym | C.I. 51180, Basic Blue 12 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,and water (50g/L) at 25°C. |
| Formula Weight | 732.84 |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Chemical Name or Material | Nile Blue A |
Safety and Handling
| EINECSNumber | 222-832-5 |
| RTECSNumber | DJ1931000 |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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