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Chicago Sky Blue 6B
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Chicago Sky Blue 6B

CAS No
2610-05-1
Synonym(s)
Direct Blue 1; Pontamine sky blue
Molecular Formula:
C34H24N6Na4O16S4
Molecular Weight:
992.8
EC Number:
220-026-8
Colour Index Number:
24410
PubChem CID:
17460
MDL number:
MFCD00004020
Specification SDS Available pack size: 100g, 250g, 25g, 50g
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Chicago Sky Blue 6B CAS: 2610-05-1 | MF: C34H24N6O16S4•4Na | MW: 992.8, Buy now Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.

Chicago Sky Blue 6B appears as a blue powder or crystals. Its chemical formula is C34H24N6Na4O16S4. Chicago sky blue 6B is also known as Direct Blue 1, Pontamine sky blue. Chicago Sky Blue 6B is a counterstain for background autofluorescence in fluorescence and immunofluorescence histochemistry. It is highly soluble in water and forms a blue solution when dissolved. The color of Chicago Sky Blue 6B can be influenced by the pH of the solution. Chicago Sky Blue 6B typically exhibits a blue color in neutral to acidic conditions and may shift towards a greenish hue in alkaline solutions.

TriStains provides a marketplace for histology and biological stains, which is comprehensive enough to encompass the peculiar requirements of laboratories specializing in Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, and Hematology. With a reputation for exceeding quality expectations, TriStains performance is outstanding which allows for resolution of cell and tissue components fundamental to life sciences to be clearly visualized. Each product under TriStains series is validated for accuracy, reliability and consistency. TriStains, which manufactures and markets stains and indicators in various packing, offers laboratories turn key solutions for all their staining and indicator needs, improving accuracy in every experiment.

Application :

  • Chicago Sky Blue 6B is used as counterstain in histochemistry.
  • It is a large organic acid, structurally related to glutamate, that is a potent and efficient competitive inhibitor of vesicular glutamate uptake.

Benefits :

  • Gives accurate and reliable results
  • Versatile product
  • Stable color
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CAS No

01-05-2610

Synonyms

Direct Blue 1; Pontamine sky blue

CI No

24410

MW

992.8

Brand

Tristains

Size

100g, 10g, 250g, 25g, 50g

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alternate Names Direct Blue 1; Pontamine sky blue
Application Chicago Sky Blue 6B is a potent inhibitor of L-glutamate uptake via glutamate transporter (EAAT)
CAS Number 2610-05-1
Molecular Weight 992.80
Molecular Formula C34H24N6O16S4•4Na

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

Chicago Sky Blue 6B is a potent inhibitor of L-glutamate uptake via glutamate transporter (EAAT) into synaptic vesicles. Chicago Sky Blue 6B is an inhibitor of MIF and EAAT.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Appearance Powder
Physical State Solid
Solubility Soluble in water (1 mg/ml).
Storage Store at room temperature

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
WGK Germany 3
RTECS QJ6430000
PubChem CID 9566045
MDL Number MFCD00004020
EC Number 220-026-8
SMILES COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C2=CC(=C(C=C2)NN=C3C=CC4=C(C3=O)C(=C(C=C4S(=O)(=O)[O-]) S(=O)(=O)[O-])N)OC)NN=C5C=CC6=C(C5=O)C (=C(C=C6S(=O)(=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)[O-])N.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]

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