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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Congo Red, indicator grade
Description
Congo red is useful for staining and visual detection of amyloid deposits. It inhibits the accumulation of the scrapie-associated, protease-resistant isoform of protein PrP without affecting the metabolism of the normal isoform.
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Congo red is useful for staining and visual detection of amyloid deposits. It inhibits the accumulation of the scrapie-associated, protease-resistant isoform of protein PrP without affecting the metabolism of the normal isoform.
Solubility
Soluble in water 25 g/L.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents, acids, reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >360°C |
Beilstein | 3894858 |
Merck Index | 14,2498 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water 25g/L. |
Formula Weight | 696.67 |
Grade | Indicator |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 25 g |
Chemical Name or Material | Congo Red |
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10188440 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B24310.14,B24310.36,B24310.22 |
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Safety and Handling

- Congo Red
- Danger
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : C.I. Direct red 28
RUO – Research Use Only
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