Alcian Blue 8GX

Synonym(s):Alcian Blue;Ingrain Blue 1;Ingrain Blue I, C. I. 74240

CAS NO.：33864-99-2
Empirical Formula: C56H68CuN16S4.4Cl
Molecular Weight: 1298.86
MDL number: MFCD00010720
EINECS: 251-705-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-18 11:31:14

What is Alcian Blue 8GX?

Chemical properties

dark blue powder

The Uses of Alcian Blue 8GX

Alcian blue 8GX is primarily used for demonstrating acid mucopolysaccharides, which it does quite selectively. Alcian Blue 8GX is also suitable for detection of glycoproteins on nitrocellulose and in PAGE gels.

The Uses of Alcian Blue 8GX

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.

The Uses of Alcian Blue 8GX

Alcian Blue 8GX is used as a heteroglycan stain for neutral, sulfated and phosphated mucopolysaccharides and glycosaminoglycans in tissues such as cartilage and extracellular matrices.

What are the applications of Application

Alcian blue 8GX, certified is A dye used for staining of bacteria, histiocytes and fibroblasts in vivo

Biochem/physiol Actions

Alcian Blue 8GX is used as a heteroglycan stain for neutral, sulfated and phosphated mucopolysaccharides and glycosaminoglycans in tissues such as cartilage and extracellular matrices.

Properties of Alcian Blue 8GX

Melting point:	148 °C
storage temp.	room temp
solubility	H2O: soluble1mg/mL
form	powder
Colour Index	74240
color	Purple
Water Solubility	moderately soluble
λmax	615 nm
Biological Applications	Glycoconjugates assay; hyaluronic acid assay; hybridization assay; cell agglutionation; detecting humic acid,detecting pancreatic b-granules; locomotion of amoeba,quantitative determination of glycosaminoglycans
EPA Substance Registry System	C.I. 74240 (33864-99-2)

Safety information for Alcian Blue 8GX

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.