Description
Acid Blue 62 (AB62) is a water-soluble dye that can be used in a variety of ways, including staining, dyeing, and imaging. AB62 is a unique dye, as it is capable of staining both positively and negatively charged molecules, making it useful for a wide range of applications. Additionally, AB62 is relatively inexpensive and easy to obtain, making it a popular choice for laboratory experiments.
Synonyms
sodium,1-amino-4-(cyclohexylamino)-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulfonate
Molecular Formula
C20H19N2NaO5S
Canonical SMILES
C1CCC(CC1)NC2=CC(=C(C3=C2C(=O)C4=CC=CC=C4C3=O)N)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H20N2O5S.Na/c21-18-15(28(25,26)27)10-14(22-11-6-2-1-3-7-11)16-17(18)20(24)13-9-5-4-8-12(13)19(16)23;/h4-5,8-11,22H,1-3,6-7,21H2,(H,25,26,27);/q;+1/p-1
InChI Key
DJDYMAHXZBQZKH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol.
Appearance
red light blue solid
Application
Acid Blue 62 has a variety of uses in scientific research. It is used in histochemistry to stain cell nuclei and other cellular components. It is also used in immunohistochemistry to visualize antigen-antibody interactions. Additionally, Acid Blue 62 is used in electron microscopy to stain lipids and other biological molecules. Finally, it is used in flow cytometry to identify and quantify cells.
Storage
Desiccate at room temperature
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
2
Monoisotopic Mass
422.09123717
Topological Polar Surface Area
138Å2