ALCIAN BLUE SOLUTION For Microscopy

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ALCIAN BLUE SOLUTION For Microscopy Specification

Smell
Odorless

Application
Used for staining in microscopy to visualize acidic tissue components such as glycosaminoglycans and mucosubstances.

Usage
Dilute to the appropriate concentration and apply as a stain in laboratory procedures for microscopy.

Ingredients
Alcian Blue dye water ethanol and possibly stabilizers

CAS No
Not specified for solution (refer to CAS No for powdered Alcian Blue dye)

Physical Form
Liquid solution

Appearance
Blue liquid

Ph Level
4.0-5.0

Purity
Solutionspecific purity not applicable

Density
1.03 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Storage
Store in a tightly-closed container at room temperature away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

EINECS No
Not specified for solution (refer to EINECS No for powdered Alcian Blue dye)

Molecular Formula
C56H68Cl4CuN16S4

Grade
Laboratory grade

Shelf Life
2 years under recommended storage conditions

Poisonous
YES

Melting Point
Decomposes before melting

HS Code
3204.17.00

Molecular Weight
1298.99 g/mol

Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol

Properties
Stains acidic tissue components; water-soluble

About ALCIAN BLUE SOLUTION For Microscopy

ALCIAN BLUE SOLUTION For Microscopy is a laboratory-grade liquid solution used for staining in microscopy to visualize acidic tissue components such as glycosaminoglycans and mucosubstances. With a molecular formula of C56H68Cl4CuN16S4 and a pH level of 4.0-5.0, this odorless blue liquid solution is soluble in water and ethanol. It comes with a shelf life of 2 years when stored correctly.