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Congo Red, indicator grade
| Catalog Number | Quantity |
|---|---|
| ALFB24310.14 | 25 g |
Catalog number ALFB24310.14
Price (MYR)
415.00
Quantity:
25 g
Price (MYR)
415.00
Specifications
Chemical Name or MaterialCongo Red
Melting Point>360°C
CAS573-58-0
Health Hazard 1H350-H361d
Health Hazard 2GHS H Statement
H350-H361
May cause cancer.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
H350-H361
May cause cancer.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
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Congo red is useful for staining and visual detection of amyloid deposits. It inhibits the accumulation of the scrapie-associated, protease-resistant isoform of protein PrP without affecting the metabolism of the normal isoform.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Congo red is useful for staining and visual detection of amyloid deposits. It inhibits the accumulation of the scrapie-associated, protease-resistant isoform of protein PrP without affecting the metabolism of the normal isoform.
Solubility
Soluble in water 25 g/L.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents, acids, reducing agents.
Congo red is useful for staining and visual detection of amyloid deposits. It inhibits the accumulation of the scrapie-associated, protease-resistant isoform of protein PrP without affecting the metabolism of the normal isoform.
Solubility
Soluble in water 25 g/L.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents, acids, reducing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Young Hye Kim; Se Hoon Choi; Carla D'Avanzo; Matthias Hebisch; Christopher Sliwinski; Enjana Bylykbashi; Kevin J Washicosky; Justin B Klee; Oliver Brüstle; Rudolph E Tanzi; Doo Yeon Kim. A 3D human neural cell culture system for modeling Alzheimer's disease. Nature Protocols. 2015, 10 (7), 985-1006.
- D P Penney; J M Powers; M Frank; C Willis; C Churukian. Analysis and testing of biological stains--the Biological Stain Commission Procedures. Biotechnic and Histochemistry. 2002, 77 (5-6), 237-275.