Brilliant cresyl blue

Brilliant cresyl blue is a supravital stain used for counting reticulocytes.[2] It is classified as an oxazine dye. N95 dust masks, eye shields, and gloves must all be worn when handling the chemical.[3]

Brilliant cresyl blue
Names
IUPAC name
(7-Amino-8-methylphenoxazin-3-ylidene)-diethylazanium dichlorozinc dichloride
Identifiers
ChEBI
ECHA InfoCard 100.072.410
Properties
(C17H20ClN3O)2·ZnCl2
Molar mass 385.96 g/mol
Melting point 233–236 °C (451–457 °F; 506–509 K) [1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References

  1. "Brilliant Cresyl Blue ALD 860867". Sigma-Aldrich.
  2. Clark, G., ed. (1981). Staining Procedures (4th ed.). Baltimore, MD. p. 176.
  3. "Brilliant Cresyl Blue ALD B5388". Sigma-Aldrich.


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