Nile Blue
Agent Name
Nile Blue
CAS Number
2381-85-3
Formula
C20-H20-N3-O.Cl
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
Nile blue; Basic Blue 12; Benzo(a)phenazoxonium, 5-amino-9-(diethylamino)-, chloride; C.I. 51180; C.I. Basic Blue 12; Cresol Fast Violet; Cresyl Fast Violet; Nile Blue A; Nile Blue AX; Nile Blue Base; Nile Blue chloride; Nile Blue hydrochloride; 5-Amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo(a)phenoxazin-7-ium chloride; Benzo(a)phenoxazin-7-ium, 5-amino-9-(diethylamino)-, chloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Azine Dyes
Description
Green, blue, steel gray, or black powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
Causes lung changes in intravenous lethal-dose studies of mice (LDLo = 33 mg/kg); [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Cresyl violet acetate."
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