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Chemodex
Alcian Blue 8GX
Product Details | |
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Synonyms | Ingrain Blue 1; Alcian Blue; C.I. 74240; Alcian Blue 8GS |
Product Type | Chemical |
Properties | |
Formula |
C56H68Cl4CuN16S4 |
MW | 1298.87 |
CAS | 33864-99-2 | 75881-23-1 |
Source/Host Chemicals | Synthetic. |
Purity Chemicals | ≥50% (UV/Vis) |
Appearance | Dark blue solid. |
Solubility | Soluble in water (1mg/ml). |
Identity | Determined by UV/Vis. |
Declaration | Manufactured by Chemodex. |
Other Product Data |
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InChi Key | XRWQTDIELZDCPS-UHFFFAOYSA-J |
Smiles | [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].CN(C)C(SCC1=CC2=C(C=C1)\C1=N\C3=C4C=C(CSC(N(C)C)=[N+](C)C)C=CC4=C4\N=C5/N=C(/N=C6\N([Cu]N34)\C(=N/C2=N1)C1=C6C=C(CSC(N(C)C)=[N+](C)C)C=C1)C1=C5C=C(CSC(N(C)C)=[N+](C)C)C=C1)=[N+](C)C |
Shipping and Handling | |
Shipping | AMBIENT |
Short Term Storage | +4°C |
Long Term Storage | +4°C |
Handling Advice | Protect from light and moisture. |
Use/Stability | Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C. |
Documents | |
MSDS | Download PDF |
Product Specification Sheet | |
Datasheet | Download PDF |
Alcian blue 8GX is primarily used for demonstrating acid mucopolysaccharides, which it does quite selectively. In recent years there has been some difficulty obtaining the dye. Alcian Blue 8GX is also suitable for detection of glycoproteins on nitrocellulose and in PAGE gels.There are other dyes similar to alcian blue, although not necessarily belonging to the same class of dyes. Alcian green has gained some popularity, and alcian yellow has been suggested, especially in a method for demonstrating helicobacter. They are used for acid mucopolysaccharides in the same way as alcian blue. They have no particular advantage for demonstrating mucin. According to the Merck Index the groups marked X split off during staining.
(1) S. Mozersky et al.; J. Am. Leather Chem. Assoc. 98(9), 337 (2003) | (2) M. Hattori et al.; Bunseki Kagaku 52(4), 259 (2003) | (3) P. Whiteman et al.; Biochem. J. 131(2), 343 (1973)