Toluidine Blue 1 %, alcoholic
Toluidine blue is a thiazine dye widely used in histology and cytology. The 1% alcoholic solution of toluidine blue is particularly useful for staining tissues and cells in experimental protocols that require the use of alcohol or where the dye in alcohol shows better penetration or binding.
Due to its basic nature, toluidine blue binds preferentially to acidic tissue components such as nucleic acids and stains them blue. It is also known for its metachromatic properties, changing color depending on the chemical properties of the structures to which it binds. For example, it can stain mast cells red and is therefore often used in pathology and immunology to identify these cells.
The 1% alcoholic solution of toluidine blue provides sufficient concentration for differential staining, but retains enough flexibility to address the specific needs of different experimental protocols. For optimal staining and safety, it should be used by trained professionals in an appropriate laboratory setting.
Due to its basic nature, toluidine blue binds preferentially to acidic tissue components such as nucleic acids and stains them blue. It is also known for its metachromatic properties, changing color depending on the chemical properties of the structures to which it binds. For example, it can stain mast cells red and is therefore often used in pathology and immunology to identify these cells.
The 1% alcoholic solution of toluidine blue provides sufficient concentration for differential staining, but retains enough flexibility to address the specific needs of different experimental protocols. For optimal staining and safety, it should be used by trained professionals in an appropriate laboratory setting.
Article no.: 12497
Staining of tissue samples
Important Information
UN-Nummer: 1170
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Lagerung: 15 … 25 °C
Haltbarkeit: 36 Monate
product information
Relevant Incredients:
• Ethyl alcohol
• Toluidine Blue (C.I.: 52040)
• Aqua bidest / purified water
Hazard and safety instructions
Signal Word 1: Gefahr |
Signal Word 2: flamme, exclam, , |
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