Synonyms: Direct Blue 53
Molecular Formula: C34H24N6Na4O14S4
Molecular Weight: 960.81
Linear Structural Formula: C34H24N6Na4O14S4
MDL Number: MFCD00004021
Storage: room temp
Application: Evans blue has been used to check cell viability. It has been used to study BBB permeability.
Biochem Physiol Actions: Evans blue is a non-permeating dye. In presence of plasma membrane damage, the dye enters in the cytoplasm and nucleus, thereby staining them blue. Evans blue is used for checking cell viability. It is also used to study BBB (blood-brain barrier) permeability. The dye binds to albumin and hence indicates BBB breakdown to protein.
Safety Statements (Europe): 53-45
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H301-H350
Precautionary statements: P201-P301 + P310-P308 + P313