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Description
- Alcian Blue 8GX (Cl 74240), also known as Alcian Blue 8GN or Ingrain Blue 1, is a cationic, copper phthalocyanine dye
- Four cationic guanidinium groups are attached to the ring system via thioether links, which form an insoluble pigment when broken by hydroxide ions or nucleophiles
- The dye is basic, tetravalent, and blue in color due to its copper content
- It forms salt linkages with the acid groups of acid mucopolysaccharides.
Specifications
Specifications
| Chemical Name or Material | Alcian Blue |
| CAS | 33864-99-2 |
| Solubility Information | Methanol: Water (1:1): 0.01 g/10 mL |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 1298.86 g/mol |
| Color | Blue/Green |
| Quantity | 10 g |
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