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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Trypan Blue, dye content >60%
Description
Trypan blue is commonly used in microscopy (for cell counting) and in laboratory mice for assessment of tissue viability. Used in dye exclusion studies in cell culture. A viability dye for quantifying live versus dead cells with permeable membranes, blue. It is also used to identify islet cell cluster cell viability from caprine pancreatic samples. It is also useful to observe hyphea of fungi and Stramenopiles. Trypan blue solution may be used in trypan blue based cytotoxitiy and proliferation assays.
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Trypan blue is commonly used in microscopy (for cell counting) and in laboratory mice for assessment of tissue viability. Used in dye exclusion studies in cell culture. A viability dye for quantifying live versus dead cells with permeable membranes, blue. It is also used to identify islet cell cluster cell viability from caprine pancreatic samples. It is also useful to observe hyphea of fungi and Stramenopiles. Trypan blue solution may be used in trypan blue based cytotoxitiy and proliferation assays.
Solubility
Soluble in water (10 mg/ml at 25°C), ethanol (0.6 mg/ml), and EGME (20 mg/ml).
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | >300°C |
| Merck Index | 14,9792 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water (10mg/ml at 25°C),ethanol (0.6mg/ml),and EGME (20mg/ml). |
| Formula Weight | 960.82 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Chemical Name or Material | Trypan Blue, dye content >60% |
Safety and Handling
- Trypan Blue
- Danger
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- H350-May cause cancer.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Trypan Blue
RUO – Research Use Only
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