Trypan Blue Stain is a vital dye used to assess cell viability. Viable cells have intact cell membranes and are not stained, remaining colorless. Nonviable cells are stained blue. Trypan Blue Stain is used with the LUNA™ family of cell counters for brightfield cell counting.
Molecular formula | C34H28N6O14S4 |
Molecular weight | 872.88 g/mol |
Appearance | Dark blue liquid |
Cell permeability | Cell membrane impermeable |
Storage | Room temperature |
Cat # | Description | Qty |
T13001 | Trypan Blue Stain 0.4% | 2 x 1 mL |
T13011 | Trypan Blue Stain, 0.4%, Sterile-filtered | 2 x 1 mL |