Indigo carmine

SKU: orb1306895

Description

Indigo carmine (NSC-8646) is an indolesulfonic acid dye primarily used in renal function testing to detect nitrates and chlorates. Its application extends to in vivo diagnostic procedures and as a visible tracer in various in vitro research experiments.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 860-22-0
• MW: 466.35
• Purity: 98.72%
• Formula: C₁₆H₈N₂Na₂O₈S₂
• SMILES: O=S(C1=CC2=C(N/C(C2=O)=C3NC4=C(C=C(S(=O)([O-])=O)C=C4)C\3=O)C=C1)([O-])=O.[Na+].[Na+]
• Target: Others
• Solubility: DMSO:Soluble;H2O:18 mg/mL (38.6 mM)

Bioactivity

• Animal Research:
  Instructions Operation steps 1. Dissolve Indigo Carmine in saline or PBS. 2. Inject intravenously or locally into the target area. Common dose: 0.25-3 mg/kg (adjusted according to animal species and experimental requirements).

Storage & Handling

• Storage: keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Indigo carmine, Indigotindisulfonate, Indigotindisulfonate sodium, Inhibitor, inhibit, NSC8646, NSC-8646, NSC 8646, C.I.Acid Blue 74, Brilliant Indigo

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

2723854