Evans Blue
| Definition: |
An azo dye used in blood volume and cardiac output measurement by the dye dilution method. It is very soluble, strongly bound to plasma albumin, and disappears very slowly. |
| Notes: |
D25-26 qualif |
| Also Called: |
C.I. 23860,C.I. Direct Blue 53 |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
314-13-6 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Azo Compounds (1969-1975),Naphthalenesulfonates (1974-1975) |
Evans Blue Definitions and Terms
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