| Bioactivity | Patent Blue V has been widely used in sentinel lymph node mapping. Patent Blue V is also a food coloring agent and an alternative dye for trypan blue (TB) in descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK)[1]. |
| Name | Patent Blue V calcium salt |
| CAS | 3536-49-0 |
| Formula | C27H32N2O7S2.1/2Ca |
| Molar Mass | 580.72 |
| 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]. Shin-Yi Chen, et al. Patent Blue V as an Alternative Stain for DMEK Grafts: Safety, Stain Retention, and Feasibility. Cornea. 2019 Oct;38(10):1322-1327. |