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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Alcian Blue 8GX

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33864-99-2
C56H68Cl4CuN16S4
1298.86
MFCD00010720
XRWQTDIELZDCPS-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Ingrain blue 1; C.I. 74240
17749099
(9Z,18Z,26Z,35Z)-4,14,22,32-tetrakis({[(dimethylamino)(dimethyliminiumyl)methyl]sulfanyl}methyl)-9,18,27,36,37,39,40,41-octaaza-38-cupradecacyclo[17.17.3.1¹⁰,¹⁷.1²⁸,³⁵.0²,⁷.0⁸,³⁷.0¹¹,¹⁶.0²⁰,²⁵.0²⁶,³⁹.0²⁹,³⁴]hentetraconta-1,3,5,7,9,11(16),12,14,17(41),18,20,22,24,26,28(40),29(34),30,32,35-nonadecaene-38,38-bis(ylium) tetrachloride
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Product code J60122 Thermo Scientific

Catalog number ALF-J60122-22

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Description

Alcian Blue 8GX is widely utilized as a heteroglycan stain for acidic, neutral, sulfated and phosphate polysaccharides and glycosaminoglycans in tissues. It finds application in both light and electron microscopy. It serves as an adhesive to stick glycol methacrylate sections to glass slides. Due to its large aromatic surface, it is used as a coating agent and modifies the property on the surfaces. It acts as a gelling agent for lubricating fluids and is also used in the modification of carbon paste electrode which promotes redox behavior and stability of electrode.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Alcian Blue 8GX is widely utilized as a heteroglycan stain for acidic, neutral, sulfated and phosphate polysaccharides and glycosaminoglycans in tissues. It finds application in both light and electron microscopy. It serves as an adhesive to stick glycol methacrylate sections to glass slides. Due to its large aromatic surface, it is used as a coating agent and modifies the property on the surfaces. It acts as a gelling agent for lubricating fluids and is also used in the modification of carbon paste electrode which promotes redox behavior and stability of electrode.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, ethylene glycol and 2-ethoxyethanol. Insoluble in xylene.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Melting Point 148°C
Merck Index 14,218
Solubility Information Soluble in water,ethanol,ethylene glycol and 2-ethoxyethanol; Insoluble in xylene.
Formula Weight 1298.88
Color Blue
Quantity 100 g
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Alcian Blue 8GX

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Warning

EINECSNumber : 251-705-7

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures