51395-97-2

Basic information

• Product Name: MUCICARMINE
• Synonyms: MUCICARMIN;MUCICARMINE;MUCI-CARMINE MAYER;MUCICARMINE STAIN;MAYER'S MUCICARMINE STAIN;CARMINE MUCI COMPOUND MAYER;CARMINE-MUCI MAYER;CARMINATE MUCI
• CAS NO: 51395-97-2
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 257-173-2
• Product Categories: Al (Alminum) Compounds;Anthraquinones;Classes of Metal Compounds;Hydroxyanthraquinones;Typical Metal Compounds;Hematology and Histology;Histology Special Stains;M;Stains and Dyes;Stains&Dyes, A to
• Mol File: 51395-97-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Flash Point: 25 °C
• Appearance: /
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: MUCICARMINE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: MUCICARMINE(51395-97-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: MUCICARMINE(51395-97-2)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: C,Xn,F,T
• Statements: 34-68/20/21/22-20/21/22-11-48/25-48/20-10
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-45-24/25-22-36/37-16
• RIDADR: UN 2581 8/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 3
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 51395-97-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Mucicarmine is an empirical stain specifically used for detecting glycogens and mucins, which are composed of several glycoproteins. It is known for its ability to stain fungal spores and hyphae in a pale to dark red color.

Uses

Used in Medical Diagnostics:
Mucicarmine is used as a staining agent for identifying and differentiating fungal infections, particularly by staining the spores and hyphae, which aids in the diagnosis of various fungal diseases.
Used in Histopathology:
In histopathology, Mucicarmine is used as a staining agent for highlighting mucins in tissue samples. This helps in the examination of tissues for the presence of mucin-producing tumors and other related pathologies.
Used in Research:
Mucicarmine is also utilized in research settings for the study of glycogen storage and distribution in cells and tissues, as well as for investigating the properties and functions of mucins in various biological processes.