SAFRANINE 0.5% W-V SOLUTION (COUNTERSTAIN)

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SAFRANINE 0.5% W-V SOLUTION (COUNTERSTAIN) Specification

Appearance
Red-colored liquid

Properties
Counterstaining dye with basic characteristics; provides a red/pink color to cells and tissues.

Application
Used as a biological stain counterstain in microscopy and for dyeing purposes.

Molecular Weight
350.85 g/mol

CAS No
477-73-6

Ingredients
Safranin dye distilled water stabilizing agents.

EINECS No
207-518-8

HS Code
3204.13

Purity
0.5% w/v (concentration)

Solubility
Miscible with water highly soluble in alcohol

Structural Formula
Based on the molecular structure of Safranin-O dye

Grade
Laboratory Grade

Density
Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Poisonous
YES

Ph Level
Around 6.0-8.0

Smell
Odorless or faint chemical smell

Refractive Rate
N/A (not commonly measured for solutions)

Shape
Liquid state no specific shape

Physical Form
Liquid Solution (0.5% w/v)

Shelf Life
Approximately 12-18 months if stored under recommended conditions.

Melting Point
N/A (typically supplied as a solution)

Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container away from light and heat under controlled room temperature.

Usage
Primarily used in laboratory settings during Gram staining procedures or histological studies.

Molecular Formula
C20H19ClN4

About SAFRANINE 0.5% W-V SOLUTION (COUNTERSTAIN)

SAFRANINE 0.5% w/v Solution (Counterstain) is a red-colored liquid dye solution used in microscopy for counterstaining cells and tissues during Gram staining procedures or histological studies. With a concentration of 0.5% w/v, this laboratory-grade dye provides a red/pink color to biological samples. The solution is odorless, highly soluble in water and alcohol, and should be stored in a tightly sealed container away from light and heat for a shelf life of 12-18 months. It is composed of Safranin dye, distilled water, and stabilizing agents. The application of this dye is primarily for biological staining and dyeing purposes in laboratory settings.