Specifications Table:

 Product Overview

Academic Use – Core Material for Histology Practical Sessions

Alizarin Red Stain Powder by Lancer is widely used in university biology labs and medical college practicals to teach the visualization of calcium-rich structures. It helps students clearly distinguish mineralized tissues and bone matrix in both human and animal specimens, offering a strong foundation in osteology and cell differentiation.

Industrial Use—Precision in Biomedical Research

In pharmaceutical and biotech labs, this powder is reconstituted for assays like calcium quantification, osteoblast activity, and bone tissue engineering. It plays a key role in preclinical research involving mineralization, helping researchers develop more accurate insights into tissue regeneration and drug impact on calcium metabolism.

Institutional Use – Dental & Pathology Applications

Dentistry and pathology departments in institutions use Alizarin Red to identify and analyze calcified lesions, dental pulp stones, and bone tumors. With high solubility and purity, it ensures consistent staining outcomes, critical for thesis work, diagnostics, and archived specimen studies.

 FAQs:

1. How do I prepare Alizarin Red Stain from the powder?

Dissolve the powder in distilled water or buffer (commonly at pH 4.2) to make a 1% working solution for tissue staining.

2. What is the main difference between the powder and the ready-made solution?

The powder offers a longer shelf life, better cost efficiency, and flexibility in custom concentration preparation, unlike the pre-mixed solution.

3. Is it suitable for live cell staining?

No. It is intended for fixed cell and tissue samples, not for live biological systems.

4. How should the powder be stored?

Store in a cool, dry, airtight container, away from heat, light, and moisture to preserve color and purity.

5. Can I use it alongside other histological stains?

Yes. Alizarin Red is often used in combination with hematoxylin or Von Kossa in sequential staining protocols.