Direct blue 71 (CAS 4399-55-7)

Direct Blue 71 is a synthetic dye widely utilized in scientific research across various disciplines. With its water-soluble properties, it serves as an effective stain for proteins, carbohydrates, and other biological molecules. Moreover, it plays a role in the detection and visualization of proteins, nucleic acids, and other molecules in diverse biological samples. As a result, Direct Blue 71 has become an essential tool in the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry. Within scientific research, Direct Blue 71 finds extensive application in multiple techniques, including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and Western blotting. Moreover, Direct blue 71 is a tri-azo dye useful to stain membrane- immobilized antibodies, proteins and in adsorption studies. In adsorption studies, the removal of Direct Blue 71 from aqueous solutions using adsorbants was analyzed. Furthermore, it is instrumental in the study of proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and other relevant molecules. By virtue of its water solubility, Direct Blue 71 efficiently binds to proteins and other molecules present in aqueous solutions through electrostatic interactions. This binding interaction leads to the formation of a complex, which can be observed and visualized under a microscope. One notable characteristic of Direct Blue 71 is its safety and non-toxic nature. It possesses no known biochemical or physiological effects. Consequently, the dye does not exhibit toxicity towards cells or organisms, nor does it interact with any recognized biological molecules. This ensures its suitability for use in scientific research without compromising the integrity of the experimental systems. Other direct dyes offered include: Direct Red 23 (sc-214909), Direct Red 80 (sc-214910), Direct Red 81 (sc-214911), Direct Yellow 27 (sc-214913), Direct yellow 50 (sc-214914), Direct Blue 15 (sc-214908) and Direct Violet 51 (sc-214912).