Nile Blue chloride
Also known as: Basic Blue 12, Nile Blue A, Nile Blue BX, C.I. Basic Blue 12, C.I. 51180, 5-amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium chloride, Nile blue base, Cresol Fast Violet, Cresyl Fast Violet
Nile Blue chloride (CAS 2381-85-3) is a compound in the Organic Bases category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C20H20ClN3O and a molecular weight of 353.85 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of >250°C, a boiling point of 487.9ºC at 760mmHg and a flash point of 248.8ºC. It is listed by 1 supplier, from 6.00 to 6.00 CNY per 500g. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 2381-85-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-1116686-9
- Molecular Formula
- C20H20ClN3O
- Molecular Weight
- 353.85 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Bases
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
| Supplier | Purity / Pack | Base Price | Unit Price | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Made to Order | 99% 500g | ¥3,000.00 | $0.9 /gBest ¥6.00/g CNY | CN China MOQ 500g |
Physicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | >250°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 487.9ºC at 760mmHg |
| Flash Point | 248.8ºC |
| Exact Mass | 353.12900 |
| PSA | 55.06000 |
| LogP | 1.06520 |
| Additional Property | Solubility Soluble in water, ethanol |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. QM Ali, et al. Z-scan determination of the third-order optical nonlinearity of organic dye nile blue chloride. Modern Physics Letters B. 2006, 623-632. [2]. Martinez V, et al. Nile Red and Nile Blue: Applications and Syntheses of Structural Analogues. Chemistry. 2016 Sep 19;22(39):13764-13782. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Nile Blue chloride?
The CAS number of Nile Blue chloride is 2381-85-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nile Blue chloride?
Nile Blue chloride has molecular formula C20H20ClN3O and molecular weight 353.85 g/mol.
Which suppliers offer Nile Blue chloride?
1 supplier(s) listed; reference unit price ¥6.00–6.00 /g.
Data compiled from public chemical databases such as PubChem and supplier catalogs; supplier offers are provided by suppliers.
Last updated:
How to cite: Jingsj. "Nile Blue chloride (CAS 2381-85-3)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1116686-9 (accessed 2026-11-06).
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