Coomassie Brilliant Blue R-250, electrophoresis grade

Product Description

Coomassie Brilliant Blue R-250

Application Notes

Brilliant Blue R can be used for staining proteins on polyacrylamide electrophoresis gels. Improvement of sensitivity and background have been accomplished using Brilliant Blue dyes in a colloidal form. Other applications for brilliant Blue R include use in detection of lipids in thin layer chromatography, determination of the CMC of detergents, and detection of proteins in solution, as well as on cellulose acetate plates.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Staining | Detection of lipids; CMC of detergents; and proteins in solution

Specifications

SKU	04821616-CF
Alternate Names	Brilliant Blue R; Brilliant Indocyanine 6B; C.I. number 42660; Acid Blue 83
Application Notes	Brilliant Blue R can be used for staining proteins on polyacrylamide electrophoresis gels. Improvement of sensitivity and background have been accomplished using Brilliant Blue dyes in a colloidal form. Other applications for brilliant Blue R include use in detection of lipids in thin layer chromatography, determination of the CMC of detergents, and detection of proteins in solution, as well as on cellulose acetate plates.
Base Catalog Number	821616
Beilstein Registry Number	5718025
CAS #	6104-59-2
Color Index	42660
EC Number	228-060-5
Extinction Coefficient	E1%(587nm) = 785 (methanol)
Format	Powder
Grade	Electrophoresis grade
Molecular Formula	C45H44N3NaO7S2
Molecular Weight	825.971 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
UV Visible Absorbance	λ max (ethanol) 585 ± 5 nm