True Blue
True Blue (NCI 240899) is a fluorescent dye, as neuronal retrograde tracer (excitation wavelength 395-425 nm, barrier filter 450 nm) . True Blue can label neuron and has no effects on neuronal survival[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
71431-30-6
Product Name Alternative
NCI 240899
UNSPSC
12171500
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Fluorescent Dye
Type
Dye Reagents
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/true-blue.html
Purity
97.0
Solubility
DMSO : 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming)
Smiles
N=C(C1=CC=C(OC(/C=C/C2=CC3=CC(C(N)=N)=CC=C3O2)=C4)C4=C1)N.[H]Cl.[H]Cl
Molecular Formula
C20H18Cl2N4O2
Molecular Weight
417.29
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]M Bentivoglio, et al. Fuorescent retrograde neuronal labeling in rat by means of substances binding specifically to adenine-thymine rich DNA. Neurosci Lett. 1979 May;12 (2-3) :235-40.|[2]W T Garrett, et al. Fluoro-Gold's toxicity makes it inferior to True Blue for long-term studies of dorsal root ganglion neurons and motoneurons. Neurosci Lett. 1991 Jul 8;128 (1) :137-9.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, protect from light, stored under nitrogen)
Scientific Category
Dye Reagents
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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