Alcian Blue
Synonyms
8GS, Alcian Blue
8GX, Alcian Blue
Alcian Blue 8GS
Alcian Blue 8GX
Blue 8GS, Alcian
Blue 8GX, Alcian
Blue, Alcian
A copper-containing dye used as a gelling agent for lubricants, for staining of bacteria and for the dyeing of histiocytes and fibroblasts in vivo.