Description
Alcian blue 1 % in acetic acid 3 % is a ready-to-use staining solution prepared for microscopy applications. The formulation combines alcian blue at 1 % in 3 % acetic acid, giving histologists and cytologists a convenient reagent for visualising acidic mucopolysaccharides and related tissue components under the microscope. Density is specified as 1 g/cm³. The aqueous acidic vehicle supports standard alcian blue protocols without on-site dilution of powder dye. This microscopy stain from manufacturer Carl ROTH is positioned among laboratory chemicals for everyday slide preparation. Users can dispense the required volume directly onto sections or into staining jars, streamlining workflow compared with preparing stock from dry dye. The plastic bottle format is practical for bench storage and repeated opening during multi-slide runs. Clear labelling of concentration and acid content helps maintain protocol consistency across operators and batches. Ideal for laboratories that prefer pre-dissolved dyes for mucin and glycosaminoglycan demonstration in fixed tissue sections.
This article is part of Acids, in Acids & bases.
Key features
- Appearance: deep blue liquid
- Odour: of acetic acid
- Pack sizes: 500 ml, 1 l
- Density: 1 g/cm³
- Concentration: Alcian blue 1 % in acetic acid 3 %
- Weight: 0,779 kg
- Technical Information Sheet:
- Safety Data Sheet:
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