Neutral Red, a nitrogenous pH-indicator with a pKi of 6.8, is an indicator for the internal acidification of thylakoids. Neutral Red stains lysosomes red.

Product information

CAS Number: 553-24-2

Molecular Weight: 288.78

Formula: C15H17ClN4

Chemical Name: N2,N2,7-trimethylphenazine-2,8-diamine hydrochloride

Smiles: Cl.CC1=CC2=NC3=CC=C(C=C3N=C2C=C1N)N(C)C

InChiKey: PGSADBUBUOPOJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C15H16N4.ClH/c1-9-6-13-15(8-11(9)16)18-14-7-10(19(2)3)4-5-12(14)17-13;/h4-8H,16H2,1-3H3;1H

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : 50 mg/mL (173.14 mM; Need ultrasonic).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

As cells begin to die, their ability to incorporate neutral red diminishes. The neutral red is also used to stain cell cultures for plate titration of viruses.

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