Alizarin Red 2%

Alizarin Red 2% | CAS: 130-22-3 | MF: C14H7NaO7S | MW: 342.26, Buy now Ready to use solution for reliable and accurate results from Tristains indicators. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.

Alizarin Red is a synthetic dye derived from anthraquinone family. In a 2% solution, Alizarin Red typically appears as a red-colored liquid. Its chemical formula is C14H8O4. It is commonly used in histology to highlight tissue calcium deposits by binding to calcium through a chelation process. Alizarin Red 2% solution is used for visualizing, quantifying, and studying calcium deposition in various biological, materials, and environmental samples, thereby advancing research in diverse scientific disciplines.

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Application :

• Alizarin Red 2% solution staining is frequently employed in histological techniques to visualize calcium deposits in tissues and cells. It is very suitable for staining extracellular matrix calcium deposition such as bone and cartilage.
• In cell culture studies, Alizarin Red staining is utilized to assess the mineralization of osteoblasts and other mineral-forming cells.
• It is applied in materials science to evaluate the formation and distribution of calcium deposits on biomaterial surfaces.

Benefits :

• Enhances the accuracy and efficiency of qualitative and quantitative analyses
• High specificity for calcium ions
• Ready-to-use solution simplifies experimental procedures and minimizes preparation time
• Gives consistent and reproducible results