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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Fast Green FCF

Catalog No. AAA1652006
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CAS: 2353-45-9 | C37H34N2Na2O10S3 | 808.84 g/mol

Stain for showing collagen, muscle, cytoplasm and cells in mammalian tissuesFast Green FCF is used as a quantitative stain for histones and protein stain in electrophoresis. It is also used as a food dye, which is poorly absorbed by intestine. It is used for tinned green peas and other vegetables, jellies, sauces, fish and desserts. It is considered as a replacement of Light Green SF yellowish in Masson's trichrome. Further, it is utilized in tissue stain.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Stain for showing collagen, muscle, cytoplasm and cells in mammalian tissuesFast Green FCF is used as a quantitative stain for histones and protein stain in electrophoresis. It is also used as a food dye, which is poorly absorbed by intestine. It is used for tinned green peas and other vegetables, jellies, sauces, fish and desserts. It is considered as a replacement of Light Green SF yellowish in Masson′s trichrome. Further, it is utilized in tissue stain.

Solubility
Soluble in water, glycerin, glycol and ethanol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 2353-45-9
Molecular Formula C37H34N2Na2O10S3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 808.84
MDL Number MFCD00013053
InChI Key XJBPDZVCYTYRIN-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym C.I. 42053
PubChem CID 16887
IUPAC Name disodium;2-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl]-[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]azaniumylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl]-5-hydroxybenzenesulfonate
SMILES [Na+].[Na+].CCN(CC1=CC=CC(=C1)S([O-])(=O)=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)[C+](C1=CC=C(C=C1)N(CC)CC1=CC=CC(=C1)S([O-])(=O)=O)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1S([O-])(=O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point ∼290°C (decomposition)
Beilstein 5718212
Merck Index 14,3941
Solubility Information Soluble in water,glycerin,glycol and ethanol.
Formula Weight 808.86
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Quantity 5 g
Chemical Name or Material Fast Green FCF
Hazard Category H341
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H341
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P280-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber 219-091-5
RTECSNumber BQ4425000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

RUO – Research Use Only

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