Alcian Blue 8GX
SIGMA/A3157 - certified by the BSC
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 |
| agency | certified by the BSC |
| application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
| color | dark blue |
| composition | Dye content, ≥50% |
| form | powder |
| 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 |
| technique(s) | microbe id | staining: suitable |
| 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. |
| Application: | 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |

