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Indigo Carmine Certified
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Indigo Carmine Certified

CAS No
860-22-0
Synonym(s)
Acid Blue 74; Indigo-5,5′-disulfonic acid disodium salt
Molecular Formula:
C16H8N2Na2O8S2
Molecular Weight:
466.35
EC Number:
212-728-8
Colour Index Number:
73015
PubChem CID:
2723854
MDL number:
MFCD00005723
Specification SDS Available pack size: 10g, 25g, 50g, 100g, 5g
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Indigo Carmine Certified CAS: 860-22-0 | MF: C16H8N2Na2O8S2 | MW: 466.35, Buy now Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.

Indigo Carmine Certified is a synthetic dye derived from indigo, with a chemical formula of C16H8N2Na2O8S2. This dye appears dark blue to very dark blue in color and is highly soluble in water, resulting in a deep blue solution. Also known as Acid Blue 74, Indigo-5,5′-disulfonic acid disodium salt, or Indigocarmine. This dye is commonly utilized in histology, microbiology, and medical procedures as a collagen stain and in conjunction with red nuclear stains.

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 :

  • Indigo carmine certified has been used to investigate its effects on ozone production by neutrophils.
  • It is used as a redox indicator in analytical chemistry and as a microscopic stain in biology.
  • Indigo carmine certified is also employed as a photometric detector.
  • Indigo carmine certified dye spray is used for the diagnosis of dysplasia in ulcerative colitis and is considered to be a simple, feasible, and safe method.
  • It is used in various staining protocols to differentiate between different tissue types, providing contrast to highlight specific structures in tissue sections and Often used in combination with other dyes to stain collagen and mucus, aiding in the examination of connective tissues.

Benefits :

  • Provides excellent contrast, allowing for clear differentiation of tissues and cellular structures
  • Suitable for a wide range of applications, from histological and microbiological staining
  • Ensures high purity and consistent performance
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CAS No

860-22-0

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alternate Names Acid Blue 74; Indigo-5,5-disulfonic acid disodium salt
Application Indigo carmine is a tissue stain, pH indicator, and tool for the determination of hypochlorite
CAS Number 860-22-0
Molecular Weight 466.35
Molecular Formula: C16H8N2Na2O8S2

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

Indigo carmine is a dye consisting of an indigo dimer with sodium salts of sulfonic acids at positions 5 and 5′. This compound has been used as a tissue stain, pH indicator, and tool for the determination of hypochlorite in solutions.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Appearance Powder
Solubility Soluble in water (10 g/l at 25°C), glycol, and ethanol (3 mg/ml). Insoluble in benzene, and chloroform.
Storage Store at 4°C
Melting Point gt;300° C
Refractive Index n20D ~1.75 (Predicted)

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
WGK Germany 3
RTECS DU3000000
PubChem CID 5284351
Merck Index 14: 4944
MDL Number MFCD00005723
EC Number 212-728-8
Beilstein Registry 4103904
SMILES C1=CC2=C(C=C1S(=O)(=O)[O-])C(=O)C(=C3C(=O)C4=C(N3)C=CC(=C4)S(=O)(=O)[O-])N2.[Na+].[Na+]

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