Ruthenium Red
Ruthenium Red is a polycationic dye used in electron microscopy to stain acidic polysaccharides and phospholipids in biological samples. It also functions as a calcium channel blocker, inhibiting L-type Ca2+ currents and intracellular calcium handling, making it a tool for cardiovascular and neurobiology research in vitro.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
11103-72-3
Product Name Alternative
Polycationic, tool, Ruthenium Red, sodium, CalciumChannel, Calcium Channel, calcium, Ca2+ channels, Ca channels, Ammoniated ruthenium oxychloride, current, dye, histology, electron, Inhibitor, inhibit, microscopy
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
95.00% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:20 mg/mL (25.43 mM) ; DMSO:20 mg/mL (25.43 mM)
Molecular Weight
786.34
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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