Description

Cresyl Violet Acetate is a vital biological stain and dye intermediate, widely recognized for its role in neuroscience and histology. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring high-purity, consistent reagents for critical diagnostic and analytical applications. It is primarily utilized in the life sciences, pharmaceutical research, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors for staining neural tissue and as a precursor for other dyes.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: As a classic Nissl stain for visualizing neuronal cell bodies in brain tissue sections.
• Histology & Pathology: For staining acidic components in cells and tissues in diagnostic laboratories.
• Fluorescence Microscopy: Used in specific protocols as a counterstain or for metachromatic staining.
• Dye Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of other specialized violet and cresyl dyes.
• Biomedical Research: Employed in studies of cell structure, neural degeneration, and developmental biology.
• Quality Control Reagent: Used as a standard or reference material in analytical and diagnostic kit manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cresyl Violet Acetate
CAS No.	10510-54-0
Molecular Formula	C20H21N3O3
Molecular Weight	351.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Cresyl Violet Acetate; Cresylecht Violet Acetate; C.I. 51010; Basic Violet 10 Acetate; 9-Amino-5-imino-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-3-yl acetate; 9-Amino-5-iminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-3-ol acetate
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Quality Control

Our Cresyl Violet Acetate is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your critical work. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to violet powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in water and alcohol

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.