Alcian Blue 8GX Solution

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Product Details
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% (Dye content) (UV/Vis)
Appearance	Blue liquid.
Solubility	Soluble in 1% in water solution (3% acetic acid).
Identity	Determined by UV/Vis.
Declaration	Manufactured by Chemodex.
Other Product Data	Click here for Original Manufacturer Product Datasheet Our product description may differ slightly from the original manufacturers product datasheet.
InChi Key	XRWQTDIELZDCPS-UHFFFAOYSA-J
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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.
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Description

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.

Product References

(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)

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