Alcian Blue 8GX

• CAT Number: I024672
• CAS Number: 33864-99-2
• Molecular Formula: C56H68Cl4CuN16S4
• Molecular Weight: 1298.86
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: copper;[dimethylamino-[[15,24,33-tris[[dimethylamino(dimethylazaniumylidene)methyl]sulfanylmethyl]-2,11,20,29,37,39-hexaza-38,40-diazanidanonacyclo[28.6.1.13,10.112,19.121,28.04,9.013,18.022,27.031,36]tetraconta-1(37),2,4(9),5,7,10,12(39),13(18),14,16,19,21,23,25,27,29,31(36),32,34-nonadecaen-6-yl]methylsulfanyl]methylidene]-dimethylazanium;tetrachloride

Alcian Blue 8GX（Cat No.:I024672）is a synthetic dye commonly used in histological and biochemical applications to stain acidic polysaccharides, glycosaminoglycans, and sulfated proteoglycans. It binds to negatively charged molecules, making it particularly useful for visualizing mucins, cartilage, and other tissue components rich in acidic sugars. Alcian Blue 8GX is often employed in tissue staining protocols, such as in the analysis of cartilage or for identifying extracellular matrix components. It is also used in the study of diseases like osteoarthritis and other conditions involving altered glycosaminoglycan composition in tissues.