Coomassie Brilliant Blue Solution

After staining a gel with Coomassie solution, it needs to be destained so that specific bands can be observed.

Coomassie Destain Solution:

• 10% Acetic acid
• 20% methanol

To make 1L of Coomassie destaining solution:

• 200 ml methanol
• 100 ml acetic acid
• 700 ml water