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Catalog Number:
42542
CAS Number:
72-57-1
Trypan blue
Grade:
Suitable for cell culture
Purity:
≥ 40% (Dye content)
Synonym(s):
Direct blue 14
Hazmat
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Product Information

Cell analysis: suitable, cell culture | mammalian: suitable, tissue processing: suitable

Synonyms
Direct blue 14
CAS Number
72-57-1
Purity
≥ 40% (Dye content)
Grade
Suitable for cell culture
Molecular Formula
C34H24N6O14S4Na4
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00003969
PubChem ID
6296
Melting Point
>300 °C
Appearance
Brown to black powder
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
Direct blue 14
CAS Number
72-57-1
Purity
≥ 40% (Dye content)
Grade
Suitable for cell culture
Molecular Formula
C34H24N6O14S4Na4
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00003969
PubChem ID
6296
Melting Point
>300 °C
Appearance
Brown to black powder
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Trypan blue is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Cell Viability Assessment: Commonly used in cell culture studies, it helps researchers distinguish between live and dead cells, providing critical data for experiments in fields like cancer research and drug development.
  • Histology and Pathology: Employed as a staining agent, it aids in visualizing cellular structures in tissue samples, enhancing diagnostic accuracy in medical laboratories.
  • Pharmaceutical Testing: Utilized in the evaluation of drug efficacy, it allows scientists to assess the impact of new compounds on cell health, streamlining the drug discovery process.
  • Microbiology: In microbiological studies, it helps in identifying viable microorganisms in samples, which is essential for quality control in food and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Environmental Studies: Applied in ecotoxicology, it assists in determining the effects of pollutants on aquatic life, contributing to environmental protection efforts.

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