C.I. Basic Blue 8

SKU: orb2566720

Description

C.I. Basic Blue 8 is a cationic phenazine dye used in research, notably for staining acidic tissue components in histology. It is applied in vitro for cell viability assays and has been utilized in studies of bacterial biofilms and as a redox indicator in biochemical research.

Research Area

Neuroscience

Key Properties

• Target: Others
• Molecular Weight: 520.11
• CAS Number: 2185-87-7
• Formula: C₃₄H₃₄ClN₃
• SMILES: C(C=1C2=C(C(N(C)C3=CC=CC=C3)=CC1)C=CC=C2)(C4=CC=C(N(C)C)C=C4)=C5C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C5.[Cl-]

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

160620