Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Giemsa stain (CAS: 51811-82-6)?
Answer
Giemsa stain is widely used in medical diagnostics, particularly for staining blood and bone marrow samples to identify parasites, bacteria, and other microorganisms. It is also employed in research for visualizing chromosomes and in industrial applications for quality control in biological materials. Its versatility makes it a key tool in microbiology and pathology.
About
CAS No
51811-82-6
English Name
Giemsa stain
Molecular Formula
C14H14ClN3S
Molecular Weight
291.8 g/mol
SMILES
C[N+](=C1C=CC2=NC3=C(C=C(C=C3)N)SC2=C1)C.[Cl-]
InChIKey
NALREUIWICQLPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
