Ruthenium Red 99% (For Microscopy) – 34% Ru Content

CAS No.: 11103-72-3
Molecular Formula: Cl₆H₄₂N₁₄O₂Ru₃
Molecular Weight: 786.35 g/mol

Product Description
Ruthenium Red (99% Microscopy Grade) is a high-purity, inorganic staining reagent widely used in biological microscopy, histology, and ultrastructural analysis. Known for its strong affinity for polyanionic molecules, it is a trusted stain for localizing acidic polysaccharides, mucopolysaccharides, and calcium-binding sites in plant and animal tissues.

Containing 34% elemental ruthenium, this reagent delivers superior staining clarity, high contrast, and reproducible results—making it ideal for advanced research laboratories working in cell biology, plant sciences, and electron microscopy.

Applications

Biological Microscopy: Staining mitochondria, membranes, mucopolysaccharides & calcium-binding components

Electron Microscopy (EM): Enhances contrast in ultrastructural biological studies

Plant Tissue Staining: Selective visualization of pectic substances and cell wall components

Histology & Cytochemistry: Detection of anionic sites within cells and extracellular matrices

Research & Academia: Widely used in structural biology and microscopy-focused studies

Key Features

High-purity 99% microscopy-grade reagent

Contains 34% Ru for enhanced staining performance

Produces clear, high-contrast staining for EM and light microscopy

Excellent binding affinity for polyanionic and calcium-rich biological structures

Consistent, reproducible performance in research applications

Why Choose Our Ruthenium Red?

Manufactured to strict analytical and microscopy standards

High stability and purity ensure reliable staining intensity

Secure, light-protected packaging for maximum shelf life

Ready stock available with prompt and safe delivery

Trusted by research institutions, microscopy labs, and biotech companies