Description
Trypan blue (C.l. 23850), for microscopy, Molar mass (M) 960,82 g/mol, CAS No. 72-57-1, EC No. 200-786-7, Empirical formula C34H24N6Na4O14S4
Trypan blue is a protein staining azo dye used for vital staining (vitality test of cells), based on its selective ability to pass membranes of damaged cells. Used for polychromatic staining, e.g. to visualise collagen fibres in connective tissue.
Technical Information
| Dyeing | dead cells blue |
| Use | vitality test |