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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Cresyl Violet acetate
Description
Cresyl Violet acetate is used as stain for nerve cells and tissue spinal cord section, brain paraffin, cells and granules. It is also useful to measure pyruvate dehydrogenase complex activity when its acetylation is coupled with acetyl-CoA production.
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Cresyl Violet acetate is used as stain for nerve cells and tissue spinal cord section, brain paraffin, cells and granules. It is also useful to measure pyruvate dehydrogenase complex activity when its acetylation is coupled with ace

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 140°C to 143°C |
CAS | 10510-54-0 |
Molecular Formula | C18H15N3O3 |
MDL Number | MFCD00013151,MFCD00013151 |
Synonym | 9-Amino-5-imino-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazine acetate salt; Cresyl echt violet |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and ethanol. Insoluble in acetone. |
InChI Key | XKOCOMKJPWEOHX-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
SMILES | CC([O-])=O.NC1=CC2=[O+]C3=C(N=C2C=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1C(N)=C3 |
IUPAC Name | acetic acid;5-iminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-9-amine |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 321.34 |
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Safety and Handling

- Cresyl Violet acetate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cresyl Violet acetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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