CRESYL VIOLET (ACETATE) For Microscopy

Cresyl Violet acetate is used in Nissl staining of brain paraffin and spinal cord section. It is also certified for use to stain mast cell and cartila

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC0716 For Microscopy 70% dye content 10510-54-0 C18H15N3O3 321.33 3204.9000 60 Months

Packings

1 g,5 g

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour Dark green
Odour Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 140 - 143 °C

Specifications

Appearance Dark green powder
Dye content (by spectrophotometry) Min 70.0%
Identity (UV/VIS spectrum) Passes test
Absorption maxima in 50% ethanol 596 - 599 nm
Specific absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax;0.0005%;ethanol 50%) 980 - 1400
TLC test Passes test
Loss on drying ( at 50°C; <1hPa) Max 25.0%
Suitability (for microscopy) Passes test

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Revision Date : 21-May-2014