Janus Green B

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Janus Green B[1]
Identifiers
CAS number 2869-83-2 N
PubChem 76123
ChemSpider 68607 YesY
EC number 220-695-6
ChEBI CHEBI:21184 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C30H31ClN6
Molar mass 511.06 g/mol
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Janus Green B is a basic dye and vital stain used in histology. It is also used to stain mitochondria supravitally.

The indicator Janus Green B changes colour according to the amount of oxygen present.[2]

  • Oxygen present: Indicator oxidised to blue colour
  • Oxygen absent: Indicator reduced to pink colour

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