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Alcian blue 8 GX (C.I.74240)

for microscopy Certistain^®

• Synonym(s): Alcian blue 8 GX (C.I.74240)
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅₆H₆₈Cl₄CuN₁₆S₄
• CAS Number: 33864-99-2
• Molecular Weight: 1298.86
• MDL number: MFCD00010720
• UNSPSC Code: 41116130
• EC Index Number: 251-705-7

Properties

• Quality Level: 400
• form: powder
• solubility: 8 g/L
• εmax: 700-1300 at 675-680 nm in DMSO at 0.005 g/L
• application(s): diagnostic assay manufacturing; hematology; histology
• storage temp.: 2-30°C

Description

General description

The dry dye Alcian blue 8 GX (C.I. 74240)for microscopy Certistain^®, is used for the preparation of a staining solution that can be used forFor more details, please see instructions for use (IFU). The IFU can be downloaded from this webpage. the identification of acid mucosubstances in histological tissue section, also in combination with the PAS reaction. As a Certistain^® dye it is chemically quality-certified according to highest standards and strict specifications. As an IVD product and CE registered, it can be used hassle-free in diagnostics and laboratory accreditations. For more details, please see instructions for use (IFU). The IFU can be downloaded from this webpage.

Legal Information

CERTISTAIN is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_c: Not applicable