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.