Neutral Red Solution (0.33%)

(HB0807)
Technical documents: SDS CoA Datasheet
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Product overview

Name Neutral Red Solution (0.33%)
Alternative names Basic Red 5, C.I. Basic Red 5, Neutral Red W, Toluylene red
Biological description

Commonly used histological stain which stains lyosomes red. It can also be used as a counterstain with other dyes.

It is frequently used as part of the neutral red uptake assay to provide a quantitative estimation of the number of viable cells in a culture.

Description Commonly used histological stain
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Solubility & Handling

Storage instructions +4°C
Solubility overview

Soluble in water

Storage of solutions Prepare and use solutions on the same day if possible. Store solutions at -20°C for up to one month if storage is required. Equilibrate to RT and ensure the solution is precipitate free before use.
Shipping Conditions Stable for ambient temperature shipping. Follow storage instructions on receipt.
Important This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use

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Chemical Data

Chemical name 3-Amino-7-dimethylamino-2-methylphenazine hydrochloride
Molecular Weight 288.78
Chemical structure Neutral Red Solution | [553-24-2] Chemical Structure
Molecular Formula C15H17N4Cl
CAS Number 553-24-2
PubChem identifier 11105
SMILES CC1=CC2=NC3=C(C=C(C=C3)N(C)C)N=C2C=C1N.Cl
InChiKey PGSADBUBUOPOJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
MDL number MFCD00012651

References for Neutral Red Solution (0.33%)

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product
  • Assaying Cellular Viability Using the Neutral Red Uptake Assay

    Ates G et al (2017) Methods Mol Biol 1601 : 19-26
  • Neutral red uptake assay for the estimation of cell viability/cytotoxicity

    Repetto G et al (2008) Nat Protoc 3(7) : 1125-31
  • The use of the dye neutral red as a specific, non-toxic, intra-vital stain of islets of Langerhans

    Gray DW et al (1983) Br J Exp Pathol 64(5) : 553-8

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