Alcian Blue 8GX, Cationic dye (ab145250)
Key features and details
- Cationic dye
- CAS Number: 75881-23-1
- Purity: > 50%
- Soluble in water to 5 mM and in ethanol
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Alcian Blue 8GX, Cationic dye -
Description
Cationic dye -
Biological description
Cationic dye. Forms insoluble complexes with glycosaminoglycans in solution. Stains interphase nuclei, especially mitotic figures. -
Purity
> 50% -
CAS Number
75881-23-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
1298.87 -
Molecular formula
C56H68Cl4CuN16S4 -
PubChem identifier
16211091 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 5 mM and in ethanol -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CN(C)C(=[N+](C)C)SCC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3=NC4=NC(=NC5=C6C=C(C=CC6=C([N-]5)N=C7C8=C(C=CC(=C8)CSC(=[N+](C)C)N(C)C)C(=N7)N=C2[N-]3)CSC(=[N+](C)C)N(C)C)C9=C4C=C(C=C9)CSC(=[N+](C)C)N(C)C.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cu+2] -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
