| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Phenothiazin-5-ium, 3,7-diamino-, chloride (1:1), homopolymer | [CAS]
87257-37-2 | [Synonyms]
Phenothiazin-5-ium, 3,7-diamino-, chloride (1:1), homopolymer | [Molecular Formula]
C12H10ClN3S | [MOL File]
87257-37-2.mol | [Molecular Weight]
263.74 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Definition]
ChEBI:Thionine is an organic chloride salt composed of 3,7-diaminophenothiazin-5-ium and chloride ions in a 1:1 ratio. A strongly metachromatic dye, useful for the staining of acid mucopolysaccharides. It is also a common nuclear stain and can be used for the demonstration of Nissl substance in nerve cells of the CNS. It has a role as a histological dye and a fluorochrome. It contains a thionine cation. |
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