C.I.Direct green 26

CAS: 6388-26-7

Ref. 3D-FD41374

Product Information

• Name: C.I.Direct green 26
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: C.I.Direct green 26 is a cationic surfactant that can be used as a dye for diagnostic purposes, as well as an inhibitor for chain reactions. It has been shown to inhibit the process of chondroitin sulfate biosynthesis in cartilage degradation, and has been suggested as a possible treatment for osteoarthritis and other joint diseases. C.I.Direct green 26 has also been shown to have a cytotoxic effect on human leukemia cells in vitro, but not on normal cell lines, suggesting that it may be useful in cancer therapy. C.I.Direct green 26 is soluble in sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide solution and is activated by radiation energy or heat from sodium hydroxide solution, which can kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces such as glass or stainless steel.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 1,338.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₅₀H₃₈N₁₂O₁₈S₄•Na₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder