SPECIFICATIONS

NILE BLUE A

Synonyms:				C.I. 51180; Nile Blue Sulfate

CAS No:				3625-57-8

Chemical Formula:			C40H40N6O6S

Formula Weight:			732.84

Description:				Green to greenish-black powder

Melting Point:			> 300 deg. C (dec.)

Dye content:				>65%

Lambda max:			633 nm (in 50 % Ethanol)

Solubility				H2O		20 mg/ml
					EGME	8 mg/ml
					EtOH		3 mg/ml

Effective: 01/05/09