Evans blue
Evans Blue is an azo dye that acts as an inhibitor of excitatory amino acid transporters (EAATs), specifically blocking L-glutamate uptake. It is used in neuroscience research to study glutamate transport dynamics and excitotoxicity in both cellular and animal models of neurological disorders.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
314-13-6
Product Name Alternative
Direct Blue 53, Direct Blue53, Direct Blue-53, C.I. 23860, inhibit, Evans blue, Inhibitor, vesicular glutamate uptake
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
85.86% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:104.1 mM; PBS:100 mg/mL (104.08 mM) ; DMSO:104.1 mM
Molecular Weight
960.78
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Available Sizes
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