Product Data Sheet
Toluidine blue (ZnCl2)
Catalog No. A44886
Toluidine blue (ZnCl2) is a basic thiazine dye that serves as a valuable biochemical assay reagent. It displays a deep bluish-purple color, effectively staining nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA, along with mast cells, cartilage, and connective tissues. By targeting acidic components, including sulfated and carboxylated mucopolysaccharides, Toluidine blue (ZnCl2) is widely utilized in histology, cytology, and pathology to enhance diagnostic capabilities. This dye is typically applied to tissue sections before microscopic analysis, and can be differentiated using an acidic alcohol solution, offering a reliable staining method for various research applications.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A44886 |
|---|---|
| M. Wt | |
| Formula | C15H16N3S.xCl2Zn.Cl |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 6586-04-5 |
| Synonyms | |
| SMILES | NC1=C(C)C=C2N=C3C=CC(N(C)C)=CC3=[S+]C2=C1.Cl[Zn]Cl.[Cl-].[x] |
Biological Activity
| Description | Toluidine blue (ZnCl2) is a basic thiazine dye that serves as a valuable biochemical assay reagent. It displays a deep bluish-purple color, effectively staining nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA, along with mast cells, cartilage, and connective tissues. By targeting acidic components, including sulfated and carboxylated mucopolysaccharides, Toluidine blue (ZnCl2) is widely utilized in histology, cytology, and pathology to enhance diagnostic capabilities. This dye is typically applied to tissue sections before microscopic analysis, and can be differentiated using an acidic alcohol solution, offering a reliable staining method for various research applications. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
