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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Fast Green FCF
CAS: 2353-45-9 | C37H34N2Na2O10S3 | 808.84 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A16520.22
Quantity | 100 g |
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Description
Stain for showing collagen, muscle, cytoplasm and cells in mammalian tissuesFast Green FCF is used as a quantitative stain for histones and protein stain in electrophoresis. It is also used as a food dye, which is poorly absorbed by intestine. It is used for tinned green peas and other vegetables, jellies, sauces, fish and desserts. It is considered as a replacement of Light Green SF yellowish in Masson's trichrome. Further, it is utilized in tissue stain.
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.
ApplicationsStain for showing collagen, muscle, cytoplasm and cells in mammalian tissuesFast Green FCF is used as a quantitative stain for histones and protein stain in electrophoresis. It is also used as a food dye, which is poorly absorbed by intestine. It is used for tinned green peas and other vegetables, jellies, sauces, fish and desserts. It is considered as a replacement of Light Green SF yellowish in Masson′s trichrome. Further, it is utilized in tissue stain.
Solubility
Soluble in water, glycerin, glycol and ethanol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Chemical Identifiers
2353-45-9 | |
808.84 | |
XJBPDZVCYTYRIN-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
16887 | |
[Na+].[Na+].CCN(CC1=CC=CC(=C1)S([O-])(=O)=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)[C+](C1=CC=C(C=C1)N(CC)CC1=CC=CC(=C1)S([O-])(=O)=O)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1S([O-])(=O)=O |
C37H34N2Na2O10S3 | |
MFCD00013053 | |
C.I. 42053 | |
disodium;2-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl]-[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]azaniumylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl]-5-hydroxybenzenesulfonate |
Specifications
∼290°C (decomposition) | |
C37H34N2Na2O10S3 | |
5718212 | |
C.I. 42053 | |
XJBPDZVCYTYRIN-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
disodium;2-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl]-[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]azaniumylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl]-5-hydroxybenzenesulfonate | |
16887 | |
Hygroscopic | |
Fast Green FCF |
2353-45-9 | |
MFCD00013053 | |
14,3941 | |
Soluble in water,glycerin,glycol and ethanol. | |
[Na+].[Na+].CCN(CC1=CC=CC(=C1)S([O-])(=O)=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)[C+](C1=CC=C(C=C1)N(CC)CC1=CC=CC(=C1)S([O-])(=O)=O)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1S([O-])(=O)=O | |
808.84 | |
808.86 | |
100 g |
Safety and Handling
- C.I. Food Green 3
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
Hazard Statement
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Precautionary Statement
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : C.I. Food Green 3
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