Brilliant cresyl blue
Brilliant cresyl blue is a supravital stain used for counting reticulocytes.[2] It is classified as an oxazine dye. N95 dust masks, eye shields, and gloves must all be worn when handling the chemical.[3]
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| IUPAC name
(7-Amino-8-methylphenoxazin-3-ylidene)-diethylazanium dichlorozinc dichloride | |
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| ChEBI | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.072.410  |
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| Properties | |
| (C17H20ClN3O)2·ZnCl2 | |
| Molar mass | 385.96 g/mol |
| Melting point | 233–236 °C (451–457 °F; 506–509 K) [1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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References
- "Brilliant Cresyl Blue ALD 860867". Sigma-Aldrich.
- Clark, G., ed. (1981). Staining Procedures (4th ed.). Baltimore, MD. p. 176.
- "Brilliant Cresyl Blue ALD B5388". Sigma-Aldrich.
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