Alizarin Red S Solution

Introduction

Alizarin Red S can form stable red complexes with various metal ions and is commonly used as a metal indicator in analytical chemistry. In biological tissues, it reacts with calcium, the primary mineral component of bone, to form chelates. Specifically, Alizarin Red S (the sodium salt of alizarin sulfonate)  chelates with calcium salts such as calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate to produce a distinctive orange-red complex. Due to its high sensitivity, Alizarin Red S provides reliable visualization even of trace mineralized calcium deposits, making it an essential tool for detecting calcium accumulation in histological sections.

OriCell™ Alizarin Red S Solution is specifically formulated to effectively stain subtle calcium deposits. It is ideal for identifying and quantifying calcium salt accumulation during the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells.

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Product Stability and Storage Conditions

• This reagent has a shelf life of 1 year and should be stored at 2–8 °C.
• The shelf life may be extended if the container remains properly sealed and consistent storage conditions are maintained without frequent temperature fluctuations.
• Use the reagent before the expiration date. Expired reagents may significantly compromise experimental results.