Alcian Blue 8GX
SIGMA/A3157 - certified by the Biological Stain Commission
Synonym: Alcian Blue; Ingrain Blue 1
CAS Number: 33864-99-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C56H68Cl4CuN16S4
Molecular Weight: 1298.86
EC Number: 251-705-7
MDL Number: MFCD00010720
Linear Formula: C56H68Cl4CuN16S4
Product Type: Chemical
εmax | 195-400 at 617-630 nm |
application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
color | dark blue |
composition | Dye content, ≥50% |
form | powder |
grade | certified by the Biological Stain Commission |
InChI | 1S/C56H68N16S4.4ClH.Cu/c1 |
InChI key | CKLBXIYTBHXJEH-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].C |
solubility | water: 1 mg/mL, blue |
storage temp. | room temp |
Application: | Alcian Blue 8GX has been used for the staining of sulfated proteoglycans in murine MPC (mesenchymal progenitor cell) nodule. It has been used for the staining of sulfated proteoglycans in bovine articular chondrocytes. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Alcian Blue 8GX is a cationic dye. It forms insoluble complexes with acidic glycosaminoglycans, thereby helping in the quantitative determination of glycosaminoglycans. It is also used for the staining of bone and cartilage. |
Packaging: | 10, 25 g in glass bottle |
Suitability: | Certified for use in staining in Mowry′s pH 2.5 method, in Scott′s pH 5.7 method, and in Kreyberg′s method for keratin and mucin. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | room temp |
Colour Index Number | 74240 |
UNSPSC | 12171500 |