AC-15326 - fast-garnet-gbc-base-97 | 97-56-3

<p>C.I. 11160 This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to</p>

<p>Fast Garnet GBC Base is a food additive that has been shown to inhibit aminotransferase activity, an enzyme that is involved in the metabolism of proteins. This effect may be due to the ability of Fast Garnet GBC Base to bind to enzymes and prevent them from functioning. The binding of Fast Garnet GBC Base to enzymes has been shown to be reversible. Fast Garnet GBC Base has not been found to have carcinogenic potential or any other adverse effects on health.</p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications The metabolites of o-Aminoazotoluene has been shown to be strongly mutagenic but the mutagenesis is inhibited by 7,8-benzoflavone. Dyes and metabolites, Environmental Testing<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Degawa, M., Kanazawa, C., Hashimoto, Y.: Carcinogenesis, 3, 1113 (1982)<br></p>