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Alcian Blue 8GX Certified

Alcian Blue 8GX Certified | CAS: 33864-99-2 | MF: C56H68Cl4CuN16S4 | MW: 1298.86 | Buy now for reliable and Reproducible results from TriStains at Chemical World.

Alcian Blue 8GX Certified (CAS No. 33864-99-2) is a dark blue to purple crystal cationic histological stain. It is accepted to be used in the staining processes such as the pH 2.5 procedure of Mowry, pH 5.7 procedure of Scott and keratin and mucin visualization procedure of Kreyberg. It is a chemically known substance, which has the formula C56H68Cl4CuN16S4 and is commonly referred to as Alcian Blue or Ingrain Blue 1. This dye is slightly dissolvable in water and easily dissolvable in ethanol, ethylene glycol and cellosolve, and insoluble in xylene practically. It is very much applicable in histology due to its big conjugated molecular structure.

Applications

  • Sulfated proteoglycans staining of nodules in murine mesenchymal progenitor cell.
  • Applied in the staining of sulfated proteoglycans in bovine articular chondrocytes
  • Forms precipitates with acidic glycosaminoglycans, supporting quantitative estimation of glycosaminoglycan content

Key features

  • Biological Stain Commission Certified: Provides reproducible staining performance and ensures consistent quality.
  • Solubility Profile: Dissolves in water and alcohol, insoluble in xylene.
  • Broad Histologic Compatibility: Relevant in a variety of staining procedures in tissue research.
  • Consistent Results: Provides application reproducibility and accuracy.

General Description

Alcian Blue 8GX Certified (CAS No. 33864-99-2) is cationic and high quality dye which finds application in histological and cytological staining. Its certification on the Biological Stain Commission assures reliability to the research and diagnostic laboratories.

Chemical World sells Alcian Blue 8GX Certified in research grade that can be used in histology, cytology, microbiology, hematology, and biological research. The stain is stable in both the conventional and specialized staining methods. The prices differ depending on the packaging size and quantity in order. Chemical World offers competitive prices on laboratory-scale and bulk sales. Chemical World provides a reliable source of laboratory stains and reagents, and its products are of standards of research.

About Brand

TriStains provides a marketplace for histology and biological stains, which is comprehensive enough to encompass the peculiar requirements of laboratories specializing in Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, and Hematology. With a reputation for exceeding quality expectations, TriStains performance is outstanding, which allows for the resolution of cell and tissue components fundamental to life sciences to be clearly visualized. Each product under the TriStains series is validated for accuracy, reliability, and consistency. TriStains, which manufactures and markets stains and indicators in various packaging, offers laboratories turnkey solutions for all their staining and indicator needs, improving accuracy in every experiment.

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Alternate Names Ingrain blue 1; CI 74240
Application Alcian blue 8GX, certified is A dye used for staining of bacteria, histiocytes and fibroblasts in vivo
CAS Number 33864-99-2
Molecular Weight 1298.88
Molecular Formula C56H68N16S4Cl4Cu
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use. Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).
Physical State Solid
Solubility Soluble in water (1 mg/ml).
Storage Store at room temperature

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.

WGK Germany 3
PubChem CID 16211091
MDL Number MFCD00010720
EC Number 251-705-7
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]

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Alcian Blue 8GX Certified?
Alcian Blue 8GX Certified the pH 5.7 procedure by Scott and the keratin and mucin demonstration procedure by Kreyberg. The chemical equation of Alcian Blue 8GX is C56H68Cl4CuN16S4 and also referred to as Alcian Blue or Ingrain Blue 1. This dye is reasonably soluble in water and soluble in cellosolve, ethanol, and ethylene glycol and insoluble in xylene, with a very low solubility.
2. What is Alcian Blue 8GX Certified used for?
Staining of sulfated proteoglycan in murine mesenchymal progenitor cell (MPC) nodules. It is also used in staining of sulfated proteoglycans in bovine articular chondrocytes. Forms precipitates using acidic glycosaminoglycans, which favours the quantitative estimation of the glycosaminoglycan content.
3. How is Alcian Blue 8GX Certified used in laboratory work?
Staining of sulfated proteoglycan in murine mesenchymal progenitor cell (MPC) nodules. It is also used in staining of sulfated proteoglycans in bovine articular chondrocytes.
4. What are the key features of Alcian Blue 8GX Certified?
Certified by the Biological Stain Commission: Assures high repeatability and reproducibility of staining. Specific Attachment of Acidic Molecules: Shows high binding to mucins and glycosaminoglycans. Specified Solubility Properties: Dissolves in water and alcohol based solvents; not dissolvable in xylene.
5. Is Alcian Blue 8GX Certified ready to use?
Yes. This product is supplied in a ready-to-use form for its intended laboratory application. Use it according to the product instructions and your established laboratory procedure.
6. Which laboratory fields or procedures use Alcian Blue 8GX Certified?
This product is used in histology, cytology, microbiology, hematology and research. The selected protocol should match the specimen and the observation method.
7. How can Alcian Blue 8GX Certified support consistent laboratory work?
Certified by the Biological Stain Commission: Assures high repeatability and reproducibility of staining. Specific Attachment of Acidic Molecules: Shows high binding to mucins and glycosaminoglycans. Specified Solubility Properties: Dissolves in water and alcohol based solvents; not dissolvable in xylene.
8. How can I check whether Alcian Blue 8GX Certified suits my application?
Staining of sulfated proteoglycan in murine mesenchymal progenitor cell (MPC) nodules. It is also used in staining of sulfated proteoglycans in bovine articular chondrocytes. Forms precipitates using acidic glycosaminoglycans, which favours the quantitative estimation of the glycosaminoglycan content. Compare these applications with your laboratory method. If suitability is uncertain, confirm it with the supplier before use.
9. Where can I request the COA, SDS, or product specifications for Alcian Blue 8GX Certified?
For the current product-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), or specification, contact the supplier and request the documentation for the exact product and lot where applicable. Include the product name and lot information when requesting documentation, if applicable.
10. Where can I purchase Alcian Blue 8GX Certified in the USA?
You can purchase Alcian Blue 8GX Certified through Chemical World. Contact our team for current availability, pricing, and shipping options in the USA.