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NILE RED

Synonyms:			Nile Blue A Oxazone; 9-diethylamino-5H-benzo-alpha-					phenoxaziine-5-one

CAS No.:				7385-67-3

Molecular Formula:		C20H18N2O2  

Formula Weight:			318.38

Appearance:				Red-Brown to Brown to Green crystalline powder

Lambda max.:			553 +/- 2nm in methanol
       
Melting Point:			203 °C to 205 °C

Loss on drying:			< 2%

Solubility:				To pass Test

Effective Date: 01/06/18