Alizarin (Alizarin Red), red stain for calcium containing tissue (ab142980)
Overview
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Product name
Alizarin (Alizarin Red), red stain for calcium containing tissue -
Description
Red stain for calcium containing tissue -
Biological description
Red stain for calcium containing tissue. Detects calcium compounds in synovial fluids. Determines osteogenic differentiation. Forms precipitates with free ionic calcium in vivo. -
Purity
> 97% -
CAS Number
72-48-0 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
1,2-Dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione -
Molecular weight
240.21 -
Molecular formula
C14H8O4 -
PubChem identifier
6293 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=C(C=C3)O)O -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
Protocols
To our knowledge, customised protocols are not required for this product. Please try the standard protocols listed below and let us know how you get on.
References (1)
ab142980 has been referenced in 1 publication.
- Shishkova D et al. Calcium Phosphate Bions Cause Intimal Hyperplasia in Intact Aortas of Normolipidemic Rats through Endothelial Injury. Int J Mol Sci 20:N/A (2019). PubMed: 31731607
