Description / Application
Thioflavine T is an organic chloride salt having 2-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-3,6-dimethyl-1,3-benzothiazol-3-ium as the counterion. It is widely used to visualise and quantify the presence of amyloids, both in vitro and in vivo. It has a role as a geroprotector, a fluorochrome and a histological dye. It contains a thioflavin T cation.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Basic Yellow 1, 2-(4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl)-3,6-dimethylbenzo[d]thiazol-3-ium chloride |
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| Molecular Formula | C17H19ClN2S |
| Molecular Weight | 318.9 |
| MFCD | MFCD00011944 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |