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Safranin O, C.I. 50240, certified

Safranin O, C.I. 50240, certified

CAS Number: 477-73-6

A general biological stain. Used as a nuclear stain for histological studies. Also used as a cationic lipophilic probe and in the detection of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans.

Basic red 2; 3,7-Diamino-2,8-dimethyl-5-phenylphenazinium chloride
λ max 530nm.

 

Molecular Weight: 350.85
Photo: Francisella tularensis using a Safranin stain, Magnified 1000X. Image courtesy of CDC Public Health Library / Dr. P. B. Smith.
References: Eur. J. Biochem., 194, 389 (1990); Biochem. Int., 24, 485 (1991)
Hazards: Caution!Irritant
Handling: Gloves & fume hood
Storage: Store at room temperature

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Catalog No. Packaging Size Price Quantity
02782-25
Size:  25 g