A water-soluble dye used for the dye exclusion test for cell viability to distinguish between viable and nonviable cells by seeping into nonviable cells with damaged plasma membranes causing them to appear blue. CAUTION: Do not leave on cells for long periods of time; viable cells may also begin to take up the dye.
Additional Information
Synonyms
Azidine Blue 3B; Benzamine Blue 3B; Benzo Blue 3B; Chlorazol Blue 3B; Diamine Blue 3B; Dianil Blue H3G ; Direct Blue 14; Niagara Blue 3B
Product #
T-2470
CAS #
72-57-1
Chemical Name
Azidine Blue 3B; Benzamine Blue 3B; Benzo Blue 3B; Chlorazol Blue 3B; Diamine Blue 3B; Dianil Blue H3G ; Direct Blue 14; Niagara Blue 3B
Formula
C34 H24 N6 O14 S4 . 4 Na
MW
960.816
Appearance
Liquid
Melting Point
300 °C
Storage Temp
Room Temp
Use
Trypan Blue is an azo based, hydrophilic, tetrasulfonated blue acid dye widely utilized for assessing cell viability