Merck, 1.15444, Coomassie Brilliant blue G 250 (C.I. 42655)

General description
Coomassie Brilliant blue G 250 (C.I. 42655) is a member of Coomassie brilliant blue (CBB), which is a triphenyl methane dye. CBB dyes are widely used for the visualization of proteins separated by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. CBB G-250 (greenish tinted blue) dye is preferably used in Bradford assay for the quantification of proteins.
Application
Coomassie Brilliant blue G 250 (C.I. 42655) has been used to stain gel in sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. It has also been used in Bradford protein assay.
Analysis Note
Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum): passes test
Absorption maximum λmax. (buffer pH 7.0): 577 - 584 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.01 g/l; buffer pH 7.0; calc. on dried substance): 450 - 570
TLC-Test: passes test
Loss on drying (110 °C): ≤ 8 %
Suitability for electrophoresis: passes test
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