Chemicals and Drugs

Alcian Blue

A copper-containing dye used as a gelling agent for lubricants, for staining of bacteria and for the dyeing of histiocytes and fibroblasts in vivo.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A copper-containing dye used as a gelling agent for lubricants, for staining of bacteria and for the dyeing of histiocytes and fibroblasts in vivo.

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Pharmacological Action

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Alcian Blue 8GS
  • Alcian Blue 8GX
  • 8GS, Alcian Blue
  • 8GX, Alcian Blue
  • Blue 8GS, Alcian
  • Blue 8GX, Alcian
  • Blue, Alcian

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19 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analogs & derivatives, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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History Note

91(75); was see under INDOLES 1975-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Indoles (1973-1974)
  • Onium Compounds (1974)

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Tree Number

  1. D03w.633.100.473.050w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Alcian Blue. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000423. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000423
  2. Alcian Blue. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcian_blue_stain
  3. Alcian Blue. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q520633