Product Description: Alcian Blue 8GX is a commonly used phthalocyanine dye that binds to glycoproteins and glycosaminoglycans. Alcian Blue 8GX has a wide range of applications in biological staining, including proteins in brain tumors and DNA in cells and tissues[1][2][3][4].
Formula: C56H68Cl4CuN16S4
References: [1]Hiroki Ueharu, et al. Isolation and Culture of Cranial Neural Crest Cells from the First Branchial Arch of Mice. Bio Protoc. 2022 Apr 5;12(7):e4371./[2]J Tas, et al. The Alcian blue and combined Alcian blue--Safranin O staining of glycosaminoglycans studied in a model system and in mast cells. Histochem J. 1977 Mar;9(2):205-30./[3]Brian G Redfern, et al. An alternative Alcian Blue dye variant for the evaluation of fetal cartilage. Birth Defects Res B Dev Reprod Toxicol. 2007 Jun;80(3):171-6./[4]Yuan Fang Li, et al. Determination of Proteins Based on Their Resonance Light Scattering Enhancement Effect on Alcian Blue 8GX. Original Papers. 2000 Dec; VOL.16
CAS Number: 33864-99-2
Molecular Weight: 1298.86
Research Area: Others
Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)
Target: Fluorescent Dye
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