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FBS25

Sigma-Aldrich

Fast Blue RR Salt

Preweighed Capsules

Synonym(s):

4-Benzoylamino-2,5-dimethoxybenzenediazonium chloride hemi(zinc chloride) salt, Azoic Diazo No. 24

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Linear Formula:
C15H14ClN3O3 · 1/2 ZnCl2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
387.89
Colour Index Number:
37155
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.47

form

powder

shelf life

Expiry date on the label.

IVD

for in vitro diagnostic use

application(s)

hematology
histology

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[Cl-].[Cl-].Cl[Zn]Cl.COc1cc([N+]#N)c(OC)cc1NC(=O)c2ccccc2.COc3cc([N+]#N)c(OC)cc3NC(=O)c4ccccc4

InChI

1S/2C15H13N3O3.4ClH.Zn/c2*1-20-13-9-12(18-16)14(21-2)8-11(13)17-15(19)10-6-4-3-5-7-10;;;;;/h2*3-9H,1-2H3;4*1H;/q;;;;;;+2/p-2

InChI key

LLARVKAOQLUCQI-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Fast Blue RR is part of the azo coupling system and is required for the staining of hydrolytic enzymes. In the presence of naphthol, it results in the formation of an insoluble coloured precipitate at the site of enzyme activity.

Application

Used as a kit component for the determination of alkaline phosphatase in Sigma Kits 85L1 and 85L2 and for the determination of nonspecific esterase in Sigma Kit 90A1.
Fast Blue RR Salt has been used for the staining of alkaline phosphatase activity in cells.

Packaging

Actual weight of the capsule will vary with dye lot and has been optimized by assay.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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