| Description | Neutral red is a vital dye, is used as an indicator and biological stain. |
| molecular weight | 288.77 |
| Molecular formula | C15H17ClN4 |
| CAS | 553-24-2 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 49 mg/mL (169.68 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Winfried AUSLANDER, et al. NEUTRAL RED, A RAPID INDICATOR FOR pH-CHANGES IN THE INNER PHASE OF THYLAKOIDS. FEBS LETTERS. 1975 Nov. 2. Ellen Borenfreund, et al. A simple quantitative procedure using monolayer cultures for cytotoxicity assays (HTD/NR-90). Journal of tissue culture methods volume 9, pages7–9 (1985). |