Chicago Sky Blue 6B CAS: 2610-05-1 | MF: C34H24N6Na4O16S4 | MW: 992.8, Buy now for reliable and reproducible results from Tristains at Chemical World.
Chicago Sky Blue 6B (CAS No. 2610-05-1) is in form of a blue powder or crystal solid. It has a chemical formula C34H24N6Na4O16S4 and is also known as Pontamine Sky Blue or Direct Blue 1. Dye is very soluble in water and dissolves into a blue solution. Chicago Sky Blue 6B is commonly used as a counterstain to reduce the background autofluorescence in fluorescence microscopy and histochemical immunofluorescence stains. Dye color is dependent on the solution pH with the dye being blue in a neutral to acidic environment and becoming greenish under an alkaline environment.
Applications
- Used as a counterstain in fluorescence histochemistry to reduce background autofluorescence and improve image contrast.
- Acts as a competitive inhibitor of vesicular glutamate uptake in biochemical and biological research studies.
- Utilized in biological staining applications to enhance fluorescence microscopy imaging.
Key features
- Dependable Performance: Delivers accurate and reproducible staining results in fluorescence-based applications.
- Wide Application Range: Suitable for immunofluorescence, fluorescence microscopy, and histochemical staining techniques.
- Stable Color Properties: Provides consistent blue staining under neutral to acidic pH conditions.
General Description
The Chicago Sky Blue 6B (CAS No. 2610-05-1) is an artificial histological stain that is popular in histology, cytology, and fluorescence histochemistry. It has a chemical formula, C34H24N6O16S4Na4, and helps to generate improved contrast by reducing autofluorescence in fluorescence and immunofluorescence staining, acting as a counterstain. It is a favorite stain in research and diagnostic laboratories because of its dependable staining characteristics.
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| Alternate Names | Direct Blue 1; Pontamine sky blue |
| Application | Chicago Sky Blue 6B is a potent inhibitor of L-glutamate uptake via glutamate transporter (EAAT) |
| CAS Number | 2610-05-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 992.80 |
| Molecular Formula | C34H24N6O16S4€¢4Na |
Chicago Sky Blue 6B is a potent inhibitor of L-glutamate uptake via glutamate transporter (EAAT) into synaptic vesicles. Chicago Sky Blue 6B is an inhibitor of MIF and EAAT.
| Appearance | Powder |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (1 mg/ml). |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | QJ6430000 |
| PubChem CID | 9566045 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004020 |
| EC Number | 220-026-8 |
| SMILES | COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C2=CC(=C(C=C2)NN=C3C=CC4=C(C3=O)C(=C(C=C4S(=O)(=O)[O-]) S(=O)(=O)[O-])N)OC)NN=C5C=CC6=C(C5=O)C (=C(C=C6S(=O)(=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)[O-])N.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+] |
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