Toluidine Blue
Toluidine Blue (Toluidine Blue O) is an alkaline quinonimine dye (vivo dye) with high affinity for acidic tissue components, staining nuclei blue and polysaccharides purple. Toluidine Blue shows heterostaining properties for mast cells, mucins and chondrocytes. Toluidine Blue can stain different components of plant tissues and cells in different colours. Toluidine Blue is also used as a diagnostic aid to identify malignant lesions, such as cancer[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
92-31-9
Product Name Alternative
Toluidine Blue O
UNSPSC
12171500
Hazard Statement
H302
Target
Fluorescent Dye
Type
Dye Reagents
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/toluidine-blue.html
Solubility
DMSO : 20.83 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 80°C) |H2O : 5 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
CC1=CC2=C([S+]=C3C=C(N(C)C)C=CC3=N2)C=C1N.[Cl-]
Molecular Formula
C15H16ClN3S
Molecular Weight
305.83
Precautions
H302
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Scientific Category
Dye Reagents
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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