Stains and Dyes

A variety of solutions used to selectively bind to and enhance the visibility of biological structures using color and/or fluorescence; used for histology, protein staining, electrophoresis, bacterial classification, blotting, etc.

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Hematoxylin (Certified Biological Stain), Fisher Chemical™

CAS: 517-28-2 Molecular Formula: C16H14O6 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 302.28 MDL Number: MFCD00078111 InChI Key: WZUVPPKBWHMQCE-WKTCHCBJNA-N Synonym: Natural Black 1,Hydroxybrasilin PubChem CID: 45029742 IUPAC Name: (1R,10S)-8-oxatetracyclo[8.7.0.0²,⁷.0¹²,¹⁷]heptadeca-2(7),3,5,12(17),13,15-hexaene-5,6,10,14,15-pentol SMILES: [H][C@]12C3=C(C[C@@]1(O)COC1=C2C=CC(O)=C1O)C=C(O)C(O)=C3

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PubChem CID	45029742
CAS	517-28-2
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	302.28
MDL Number	MFCD00078111
SMILES	[H][C@]12C3=C(C[C@@]1(O)COC1=C2C=CC(O)=C1O)C=C(O)C(O)=C3
Synonym	Natural Black 1,Hydroxybrasilin
IUPAC Name	(1R,10S)-8-oxatetracyclo[8.7.0.0²,⁷.0¹²,¹⁷]heptadeca-2(7),3,5,12(17),13,15-hexaene-5,6,10,14,15-pentol
InChI Key	WZUVPPKBWHMQCE-WKTCHCBJNA-N
Molecular Formula	C16H14O6

Fisher Healthcare™ PROTOCOL™ Stains for HEMA-TEK™ Automated Slide Stainers

Allow varied staining times to suit individual preferences

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Format	Liquid
For Use With (Equipment)	Hema-Tek™ automated slide stainer
Shelf Life	1 Year
Storage Requirements	Room Temperature

Phenolphthalein, 1% In 60% Isopropanol, pH 8.3 to 10.0 Colorless to Pink, Certified, LabChem™

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Linear Formula	C₂₀H₁₄O₄
Color	Colorless to Pink
Physical Form	Liquid
Chemical Name or Material	Phenolphthalein
Grade	Certified
Identification	Passes Test
CAS	77-09-8
Health Hazard 2	GHS H Statement Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer.
Packaging	Poly Bottle
Solubility Information	Soluble in water
Health Hazard 1	Danger
Recommended Storage	Room Temperature
EINECS Number	200-661-7
Formula Weight	318.32
CAS Max %	1

Fisherbrand™ SureStain™ Stains

Fast, reliable staining for differential blood cell analysis

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Quantity	32 oz.

Epredia™ Shandon™ Kwik-Diff™ Stains

Enjoy a quicker alternative to traditional Wright's and Giemsa Staining procedures with Epredia™ Shandon™ Kwik-Diff™ Stains.

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Thermo Scientific™ Gram Stain Kit

Differentiate gram-positive organisms from gram-negative organisms using Gram Stain Kit.

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Methylene Blue (Certified Biological Stain), Fisher Chemical™

CAS: 7220-79-3 Molecular Formula: C16H24ClN3O3S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 373.90 MDL Number: MFCD00150008 InChI Key: XQAXGZLFSSPBMK-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synonym: Basic Blue 9 PubChem CID: 104827 IUPAC Name: 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)-5λ⁴-phenothiazin-5-ylium trihydrate chloride SMILES: O.O.O.[Cl-].CN(C)C1=CC2=[S+]C3=CC(=CC=C3N=C2C=C1)N(C)C

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PubChem CID	104827
CAS	7220-79-3
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	373.90
MDL Number	MFCD00150008
SMILES	O.O.O.[Cl-].CN(C)C1=CC2=[S+]C3=CC(=CC=C3N=C2C=C1)N(C)C
Synonym	Basic Blue 9
IUPAC Name	3,7-bis(dimethylamino)-5λ⁴-phenothiazin-5-ylium trihydrate chloride
InChI Key	XQAXGZLFSSPBMK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Molecular Formula	C16H24ClN3O3S

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Crystal Violet (Certified Biological Stain), Fisher Chemical™

CAS: 548-62-9 Molecular Formula: C25H30ClN3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 407.986 MDL Number: MFCD00011750 InChI Key: ZXJXZNDDNMQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synonym: Gentian Violet,Basic Violet 3 PubChem CID: 11057 ChEBI: CHEBI:41688 IUPAC Name: [4-[bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride SMILES: CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=C2C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)N(C)C.[Cl-]

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PubChem CID	11057
CAS	548-62-9
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	407.986
ChEBI	CHEBI:41688
MDL Number	MFCD00011750
SMILES	CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=C2C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)N(C)C.[Cl-]
Synonym	Gentian Violet,Basic Violet 3
IUPAC Name	[4-[bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride
InChI Key	ZXJXZNDDNMQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Molecular Formula	C25H30ClN3

BD BBL™ Gram Stain Kits

Used to stain microorganisms from cultures or specimens by the differential Gram method

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Includes	250mL gram crystal violet, 250mL iodine, 250mL gram decolorizer and 250mL gram safranin
Stain Type	Gram Stain
Quantity	1 Kit
Certifications/Compliance	CE
For Use With (Application)	Used to stain microorganisms from cultures or specimens by the differential gram method

BD Gram Decolorizer

Can be used as a replacement reagent for the BD™ Gram Stain Kits. BD™ Gram Decolorizer is used in a 4-step Gram staining process, before counterstaining. Available in 250ml solution bottles for direct use or gallon containers for bulk storage.

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Type	Decolorizer
Format	Liquid
Stain Type	Decolorizer
Color	Clear ad colorless
Storage Requirements	15° to 30°C
Certifications/Compliance	CE
Closure Type	No drip flip cap
For Use With (Application)	Staining microorganisms from cultures or specimens by the differential Gram method.

BD BBL™ Replacement Reagents for Gram Stain Kits

For BBL Gram Stain Kits

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Storage Requirements	15° to 30°C
Certifications/Compliance	CE
For Use With (Application)	Used to stain microorganisms from cultures or specimens by the differential gram method

Methylene Blue trihydrate

CAS: 7220-79-3 Molecular Formula: C16H24ClN3O3S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 373.90 MDL Number: MFCD00150008 InChI Key: XQAXGZLFSSPBMK-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synonym: C.I. 52015; Basic Blue 9 PubChem CID: 104827 IUPAC Name: [7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride;trihydrate SMILES: O.O.O.[Cl-].CN(C)C1=CC2=[S+]C3=CC(=CC=C3N=C2C=C1)N(C)C

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PubChem CID	104827
CAS	7220-79-3
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	373.90
MDL Number	MFCD00150008
SMILES	O.O.O.[Cl-].CN(C)C1=CC2=[S+]C3=CC(=CC=C3N=C2C=C1)N(C)C
Synonym	C.I. 52015; Basic Blue 9
IUPAC Name	[7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride;trihydrate
InChI Key	XQAXGZLFSSPBMK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Molecular Formula	C16H24ClN3O3S

Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ BactiDrop India Ink

Remel BactiDrop India Ink is for microscopic examination of encapsulated microorganisms.

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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Nile Red, 99%, pure

CAS: 7385-67-3 Molecular Formula: C20H18N2O2 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 318.38 MDL Number: MFCD00011639 InChI Key: VOFUROIFQGPCGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: Nile blue A oxazone PubChem CID: 65182 ChEBI: CHEBI:52169 SMILES: CCN(CC)C1=CC=C2N=C3C(OC2=C1)=CC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C31

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PubChem CID	65182
CAS	7385-67-3
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	318.38
ChEBI	CHEBI:52169
MDL Number	MFCD00011639
SMILES	CCN(CC)C1=CC=C2N=C3C(OC2=C1)=CC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C31
Synonym	Nile blue A oxazone
InChI Key	VOFUROIFQGPCGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Formula	C20H18N2O2

Thermo Scientific Chemicals Alizarin Red S, pure, certified

CAS: 130-22-3 Molecular Formula: C14H7NaO7S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 342.253 MDL Number: MFCD00013049 InChI Key: HFVAFDPGUJEFBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synonym: 9,10-Dihydro-3,4-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-2-anthracenesulfonic acid, sodium salt,9, 10-Dihydro-3, 4-dihydroxy-9,Mordant Red 3,Sodium alizarinesulfonate PubChem CID: 3955344 ChEBI: CHEBI:87358 IUPAC Name: sodium;3,4-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulfonate SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=CC(=C(C(=C3C2=O)O)O)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]

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PubChem CID	3955344
CAS	130-22-3
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	342.253
ChEBI	CHEBI:87358
MDL Number	MFCD00013049
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=CC(=C(C(=C3C2=O)O)O)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]
Synonym	9,10-Dihydro-3,4-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-2-anthracenesulfonic acid, sodium salt,9, 10-Dihydro-3, 4-dihydroxy-9,Mordant Red 3,Sodium alizarinesulfonate
IUPAC Name	sodium;3,4-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulfonate
InChI Key	HFVAFDPGUJEFBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Molecular Formula	C14H7NaO7S

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