Description

Nile Blue A Perchlorate CAS NO 53340-16-2 is a vital cationic phenoxazine dye, widely recognized for its distinct spectral properties and redox activity. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial professionals requiring a reliable fluorescent stain and biological redox indicator. It is primarily utilized in life sciences for cellular staining and in material science for its electrochemical characteristics. Its consistent performance makes it a critical reagent for applications demanding high-purity analytical markers.

Application

• Biological Staining: Used as a fluorescent stain for the detection of lipids, amyloid plaques, and specific cellular structures in histology and microscopy.
• Redox Indicator: Serves as an electrochemical probe in analytical chemistry and biochemistry to monitor oxidation-reduction reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development and testing of sensors, electrochromic devices, and organic electronic materials.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer due to its light-absorbing properties.
• Textile Dyeing (Research Grade): Used in laboratory-scale studies on dyeing mechanisms and fiber affinity for specialized applications.
• Analytical Reagent: Functions as a standard or reagent in various spectrophotometric and fluorometric analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nile Blue A Perchlorate
CAS No.	53340-16-2
Molecular Formula	C20H20ClN3O5
Molecular Weight	417.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Nile Blue Perchlorate; Nile Blue A; CI 51180; Basic Blue 12; Nile Blue Chlorate; 5-Amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium Perchlorate; Nile Blue Oxazine Perchlorate; Phenoxazin-5-ium, 9-(diethylamino)-5-imino-, perchlorate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Nile Blue A Perchlorate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request, supporting your compliance and documentation needs.

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 under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-green powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0 %
UV-Vis Absorption	Conforms

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