Direct Blue 86 (CI 74180) is commonly utilized in microscopy to detect demyelination in the central nervous system. It is used as a myelin-sheath stain.
MedKoo Cat#: 462672
Name: Direct Blue 86
CAS#: 1330-38-7
Chemical Formula: C32H14CuN8Na2O6S2
Exact Mass: 0.0000
Molecular Weight: 780.16
Elemental Analysis: C, 49.27; H, 1.81; Cu, 8.15; N, 14.36; Na, 5.89; O, 12.30; S, 8.22
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 780.16 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
