Astra Blue 6GLL

Description

Astra Blue 6GLL CAS: 82864-57-1 | MF: C47H52CuN14O6S3 | MW: 1068.75, Buy now Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.

Astra Blue 6GLL, a blue powder with the chemical formula C47H52CuN14O6S3, is soluble in both water and ethanol. It is commonly certified for laboratory use to guarantee high purity and consistency. Widely utilized in histology, cytology, botany, microbiology, and biochemical research, Astra Blue 6GLL is a valuable dye known for its specific staining properties for mucopolysaccharides and other tissue components, making it indispensable for researchers and diagnosticians.

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Application :

Astra Blue 6GLL is frequently used in histological staining to highlight specific components of tissue samples. It is particularly effective in staining mucopolysaccharides, which are important for identifying and studying cartilage and connective tissues.
It is often used in combination with other stains, such as safranin, in protocols like the Astra Blue-Safranin O method, which is employed to distinguish between different tissue types.
It is utilized in biochemical research to detect and quantify polysaccharides and glycosaminoglycans in various samples.

Benefits :

Provides high specificity for mucopolysaccharides and certain other tissue components
Enhanced visualization
Meets stringent quality standards

Additional information

Brand	Tristains
Size	25g, 5g

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Alternate Names	Astra Blue is also known as Basic Blue 140.
Application	Astra Blue is a 90% Dye content stain for oligo- and polysaccharides such as cellulose in plant tissues.
CAS Number	82864-57-1
Molecular Weight	1068.75
Molecular Formula:	C₄₇H₅₂CuN₁₄O₆S₃

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).

Astra Blue is a stain for oligo- and polysaccharides such as cellulose in plant tissues. Astra Blue also acts as a precursor for water soluble phthalocyanines. Astra Blue has a Dye content of 90%. Astra Blue has a wavelength of maximum absorption (λ_max) of 601 – 609 nm. Astra Blue has also been used for analysis of human mast cells from tissues or blood samples.