| Bioactivity | Janus green B is a supravital stain. Janus green B staining reaction is oxygen dependent, and is reversibly inhibited by cyanide. Janus green B has been used for staining peripheral nerves in live insects, lymphatic vessels of rabbits and mitochondria[1][2][3]. |
| Name | Janus green B |
| CAS | 2869-83-2 |
| Formula | C30H31ClN6 |
| Molar Mass | 511.06 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. LAZAROW A, et al. Studies on the enzymatic basis for the Janus green B staining reaction. J Histochem Cytochem. 1953 Jul;1(4):234-41. [2]. Yack JE. Janus Green B as a rapid, vital stain for peripheral nerves and chordotonal organs in insects. J Neurosci Methods. 1993 Aug;49(1-2):17-22. [3]. Lee BC, et al. Novel threadlike structures (Bonghan ducts) inside lymphatic vessels of rabbits visualized with a Janus Green B staining method. Anat Rec B New Anat. 2005 Sep;286(1):1-7. |