Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Colour | Greenish black |
Appearance | Greenish black/blue crystalline powder |
Absorption maxima in methanol (λmax1) | 640 – 648 nm |
Absorption maxima in methanol (λmax2) | 522 – 525 nm |
Specific absorptivity 1%/1cm (at λmax1) | Min 1100 |
Specific absorptivity 1%/1cm (at lmax2) | Min 650 |
Suitability (for microscopy) | Passes test |
Loss on drying (at 110°C) | Max 10% |