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H9627

Sigma-Aldrich

Hematoxylin

Synonym(s):

Natural Black 1

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H14O6 · xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
302.28 (anhydrous basis)
Colour Index Number:
75290
Beilstein:
91400
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.32

form

powder

technique(s)

titration: suitable

mp

200 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

95% ethanol: 1 mg/mL

SMILES string

Oc1cc2C[C@@]3(O)COc4c(O)c(O)ccc4[C@H]3c2cc1O

InChI

1S/C16H14O6/c17-10-2-1-8-13-9-4-12(19)11(18)3-7(9)5-16(13,21)6-22-15(8)14(10)20/h1-4,13,17-21H,5-6H2/t13-,16+/m0/s1

InChI key

WZUVPPKBWHMQCE-XJKSGUPXSA-N

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Application

Hematoxylin has been used for staining gastric cancer tissues, myocardial tissue, heart sections and ovarian nuclei.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Hematoxylin is an organic stain which chelates with metal ions and binds to DNA and RNA. It is used for staining nucleus of the cells. Hematoxylin along with eosin stain is used in the diagnosis of invasion stage in tumors.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Hematoxylin and eosin staining of intact tissues via delipidation and ultrasound
Li Y, et al.
Scientific Reports, 8(1), 12259-12259 (2018)
Clinical significance and effect of Sam68 expression in gastric cancer
Xiao J, et al.
Oncology Letters, 15(4), 4745-4752 (2018)
In Situ Molecular Pathology and Co-Expression Analyses, 81-131 (2013)
Down-regulation of miR-327 alleviates ischemia/reperfusion-induced myocardial damage by targeting RP105
Yang Y, et al.
Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, 49(3), 1049-1063 (2018)
A novel human S10F-Hsp20 mutation induces lethal peripartum cardiomyopathy
Liu GS, et al.
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (2018)

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