Janus green B

Janus green B is a supravital stain. Janus green B staining reaction is oxygen dependent, and is reversibly inhibited by cyanide. Janus green B has been used for staining peripheral nerves in live insects, lymphatic vessels of rabbits and mitochondria[1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[2869-83-2]

UNSPSC

12171500

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Fluorescent Dye

Type

Dye Reagents

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/janus-green-b.html

Purity

98.75

Solubility

DMSO : 116.67 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

CN(C1=CC=C(/N=N/C2=CC3=[N+](C4=CC=CC=C4)C5=C(C=CC(N(CC)CC)=C5)N=C3C=C2)C=C1)C.[Cl-]

Molecular Formula

C30H31ClN6

Molecular Weight

511.06

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]LAZAROW A, et al. Studies on the enzymatic basis for the Janus green B staining reaction. J Histochem Cytochem. 1953 Jul;1 (4) :234-41.|[2]Yack JE. Janus Green B as a rapid, vital stain for peripheral nerves and chordotonal organs in insects. J Neurosci Methods. 1993 Aug;49 (1-2) :17-22.|[3]Lee BC, et al. Novel threadlike structures (Bonghan ducts) inside lymphatic vessels of rabbits visualized with a Janus Green B staining method. Anat Rec B New Anat. 2005 Sep;286 (1) :1-7.