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F1631

Sigma-Aldrich

Fast Violet B Salt

Dye content ≥97 %

Synonym(s):

4-Amino-5-methoxy-2-methylbenzanilide diazotated zinc double salt, 4-Benzoylamino-2-methoxy-5-methylbenzenediazonium chloride hemi(zinc chloride) salt, Azoic Diazo No. 41

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Linear Formula:
C15H14N3O2 · 0.5 ZnCl4
CAS Number:
14726-28-4
Molecular Weight:
371.89
Colour Index Number:
37165
EC Number:
238-775-4
MDL number:
MFCD00083330
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
24894789

composition

Dye content, ≥97%

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Cl-].[Cl-].Cl[Zn]Cl.COc1cc(NC(=O)c2ccccc2)c(C)cc1[N+]#N.COc3cc(NC(=O)c4ccccc4)c(C)cc3[N+]#N

InChI

1S/2C15H13N3O2.4ClH.Zn/c2*1-10-8-13(18-16)14(20-2)9-12(10)17-15(19)11-6-4-3-5-7-11;;;;;/h2*3-9H,1-2H3;4*1H;/q;;;;;;+2/p-2

InChI key

KIWIFIXMWIMRBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Fast Violet B Salt is a diazonium salt. It is mainly required for cytochemical staining methods, for instance, alkaline phosphatase in leukocytes.

Application

Fast Violet B Salt has been used:
  • for alkaline phosphatase staining in cells
  • for hexosaminidase staining in cells
  • to study lysosomal membrane stability

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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