Solvent Blue 38, Practical grade, Sigma-Aldrich®

Supplier: SIGMA-ALDRICH MICROSCOPY

Synonyms: Direct Blue 86, C.I. 74180, Luxol® Fast Blue MBSN

M-Clarity™ quality level = MQ200

S3382-100G S3382-25G
S3382-100GEA 207 GBP
S3382-100G S3382-25G
Solvent Blue 38, Practical grade, Sigma-Aldrich®
Solvent Blue 38

Solvent Blue 38 is a phthalocyanine stain, used for staining myelin, neurons and glial fibres.


  • Solvent Blue 38 has been used to stain tissue sections to assess remyelination


Solvent Blue 38 exhibits a strong affinity towards bases in the lipoproteins of myelin sheath due to which it is stained blue. Luxol is a registered trademark of Rohm and Haas Co.

Formula: C32H12CuN8Na2O6S2
MW: 778,15 g/mol
Storage Temperature: Room Temperature
MDL Number: MFCD00071424
CAS Number: 1328-51-4

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Specification Test Results

Appearance (Form) Powder
Infrared spectrum Conforms to Structure
Nitrogen 14.5 - 16.5 %
Copper (Cu) 3.5 - 5.5 %
Solubility (Colour)
1 mg/ml, methanol
Dark Blue

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