Xylene Cyanol
| Formula / Notation | Xylene cyanol: C₂₅H₂₇N₂O₆S₂Na; MW ≈ 538.6 g/mol |
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| Also Known As | Xylene cyanol FF, coomassie blue G, Blue dye XC, electrophoresis tracking dye |
What is Xylene Cyanol?
A blue dye used as a tracking dye in gel electrophoresis. It migrates through agarose gels at approximately the same rate as DNA fragments of 4-5 kilobases. Often used with bromophenol blue to monitor the progress of electrophoresis separation.
Formula & Notation
Other Names / Synonyms: Xylene cyanol FF, coomassie blue G, Blue dye XC, electrophoresis tracking dye
Properties & Characteristics
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
A blue dye used as a tracking dye in gel electrophoresis. It migrates through agarose gels at approximately the same rate as DNA fragments of 4-5 kilobases. Often used with bromophenol blue to monitor the progress of electrophoresis separation.
Xylene cyanol is used as a gel electrophoresis loading dye to monitor the progress of nucleic acid or protein migration. It is often used in combination with bromophenol blue to track two size ranges simultaneously. It is also used as an acid-base indicator dye in some applications.
Xylene cyanol FF is a laboratory staining reagent with low acute toxicity but should not be ingested. It is typically supplied in loading buffers containing glycerol. Standard laboratory precautions apply.
The formula or notation for Xylene Cyanol is: Xylene cyanol: C₂₅H₂₇N₂O₆S₂Na; MW ≈ 538.6 g/mol