Procion Blue HB

• CAT Number: I013503
• CAS Number: 12236-82-7
• Molecular Formula: C₂₉H₂₀ClN₇O₁₁S₃
• Molecular Weight: 774.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Dye Reagents
• Solubility: DMSO: ≥110 mg/mL
• IUPAC Name: 1-amino-4-[4-[[4-chloro-6-(3-sulfoanilino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-3-sulfoanilino]-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulfonic acid;1-amino-4-[4-[[4-chloro-6-(4-sulfoanilino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-3-sulfoanilino]-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulfonic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C29H20ClN7O11S3/c30-27-35-28(33-13-4-3-5-15(10-13)49(40,41)42)37-29(36-27)34-18-9-8-14(11-20(18)50(43,44)45)32-19-12-21(51(46,47)48)24(31)23-22(19)25(38)16-6-1-2-7-17(16)26(23)39;30-27-35-28(33-13-5-8-15(9-6-13)49(40,41)42)37-29(36-27)34-18-10-7-14(11-20(18)50(43,44)45)32-19-12-21(51(46,47)48)24(31)23-22(19)25(38)16-3-1-2-4-17(16)26(23)39/h2*1-12,32H,31H2,(H,40,41,42)(H,43,44,45)(H,46,47,48)(H2,33,34,35,36,37)
• InChIKey: GHGCAPAWSQUOBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=C(C=C3NC4=CC(=C(C=C4)NC5=NC(=NC(=N5)NC6=CC=C(C=C6)S(=O)(=O)O)Cl)S(=O)(=O)O)S(=O)(=O)O)N.C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=C(C=C3NC4=CC(=C(C=C4)NC5=NC(=NC(=N5)NC6=CC(=CC=C6)S(=O)(=O)O)Cl)S(=O)(=O)O)S(=O)(=O)O)N

Procion Blue HB (Cat No.: I013503) is a reactive dye commonly used in textile and biological staining applications. It belongs to the Procion dye family, known for its strong covalent bonding with cellulose fibers, making it ideal for dyeing cotton, wool, and other natural fabrics. In biochemical research, it is used as a protein and enzyme ligand in affinity chromatography, aiding in protein purification. Its stability and vibrant blue color make it valuable in both industrial and laboratory settings, particularly in molecular and cellular studies.

Reference

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