| Description | Calconcarboxylic acid, an azo dye, serves as a silver-ion sensitizer for staining proteins in SDS-PAGE gels. It enhances silver binding to protein bands or spots through the formation of a silver-dye complex and augments the reducing power of the (sodium dodecyl sulfate [SDS]) solution. |
| molecular weight | 438.41 |
| Molecular formula | C21H14N2O7S |
| CAS | 3737-95-9 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |