Nile blue chloride (C.I. 51180), 5 g

51180) is a chemically defined substance with a molecular formula of C20H20ClN3O and a molecular weight of 353.8. This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as azo dyes. In this specific offering, it is supplied as a chloride salt with a purity of 99% and packed in a 5g container. Nile Blue Chloride is widely used as a fluorescent probe in cell biology due to its ability to selectively bind to certain proteins and organelles within living cells. It exhibits strong fluorescence under acidic conditions, making it an effective tool for studying intracellular pH changes and membrane potentials. Additionally, it has been employed in the field of microscopy for visualizing mitochondria and lysosomes.

• CAS Number: 2381-85-3
• Molecular Formula: C20H20ClN3O
• Molecular Weight: 353.8
• Exact Mass: 353.1294900