Nile Blue A certified

CAS: 3625-57-8

Ref. 3D-FN52707

Product Information

• Name: Nile Blue A certified
• Synonyms: Basic BlueCI 5118, (9-Diethylaminobenzo[A]Phenoxazin-5-Ylidene)Ammonium, 5-Amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazinium sulfate, Benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium, 5-amino-9-(diethylamino)-, sulfate (2:1), Bis[5-amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenazoxonium] sulfate, Nile Blue A, Nile Blue A sulfate, Nile blue sulfate, Sulfuric Acid, bis[9-(diethylamino)-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-iminium] sulfate

Description

Nile Blue A certified is a reactive dye with a strong affinity for bacteria. It is used in wastewater treatment to remove color and odor from the water. Nile Blue A certified has been shown to reduce the population of bacteria by adsorption on their cell walls. The dye binds strongly to basic proteins, which are present in high concentrations in wastewater, and can be used as an adsorbent for removing nitrogen-containing pollutants. The reaction mechanism of this dye is not well understood; it may involve either an electrochemical process or a redox reaction. The adsorption capacity of this dye increases when the pH increases, but decreases when the redox potential decreases. This dye has been shown to be selective for skin cancer cells over healthy cells, and can be used as a fluorescent probe for detecting cancer cells.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 732.85 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₂₀N₃O·SO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%