| Description | Isosulfan blue is a blue dye for the identification of lymph vessels during lymphangiography. Isosulfan blue is used during sentinel lymph node biopsies in breast cancer. However, Isosulfan blue may be a cause of allergic reactions during breast cancer operations [1] [2]. |
| In vitro | Isosulfan blue 能迅速被淋巴组织吸收，而对周围其他组织的扩散极小[1]。 |
| molecular weight | 566.66 |
| Molecular formula | C27H31N2NaO6S2 |
| CAS | 68238-36-8 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 83.33 mg/mL (147.05 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 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. |