Bioactivity | Isosulfan blue is a blue dye for the identification of lymph vessels during lymphangiography. Isosulfan blueis is used during sentinel lymph node biopsies in breast cancer. Isosulfan blue is possible to have an allergic reaction during breast cancer operations[1][2]. Storage: protect from light. |
Invitro | Isosulfan blue can rapidly uptake into lymph tissue with little diffusion to other surrounding tissues[1]. |
Name | Isosulfan blue |
CAS | 68238-36-8 |
Formula | C27H31N2NaO6S2 |
Molar Mass | 566.66 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Efron P, et al. Anaphylactic reaction to isosulfan blue used for sentinel node biopsy: case report and literature review. Breast J. 2002 Nov-Dec;8(6):396-9. [2]. Laurie SA, et al. Anaphylaxis to isosulfan blue. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2002 Jan;88(1):64-6. |