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Catalog Number:
00666
CAS Number:
1239-45-8
Ethidium bromide
Purity:
≥ 99% (HPLC)
Synonym(s):
2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, Homidium bromide
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Product Information
Synonyms
2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, Homidium bromide
CAS Number
1239-45-8
Purity
≥ 99% (HPLC)
Molecular Formula
C21H20BrN3
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00011724
PubChem ID
14710
Melting Point
260 - 262 °C
Appearance
Dark red to purple color powder
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, Homidium bromide
CAS Number
1239-45-8
Purity
≥ 99% (HPLC)
Molecular Formula
C21H20BrN3
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00011724
PubChem ID
14710
Melting Point
260 - 262 °C
Appearance
Dark red to purple color powder
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Ethidium bromide is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • DNA Visualization: Commonly used in gel electrophoresis, it intercalates between DNA bases, allowing researchers to visualize DNA fragments under UV light, which is essential for genetic analysis and cloning.
  • Cell Viability Assays: This compound helps assess cell viability by distinguishing live cells from dead ones, making it valuable in toxicology and pharmacology studies.
  • RNA Analysis: Similar to its use with DNA, ethidium bromide can also be used to visualize RNA in gel electrophoresis, aiding in the study of gene expression and RNA integrity.
  • Microbial Studies: It serves as a selective agent in microbiology for isolating and identifying specific bacterial strains, enhancing the efficiency of research in microbiome studies.
  • Research on Drug Interactions: Ethidium bromide is used to study the binding properties of drugs to nucleic acids, providing insights into drug design and development in pharmaceutical research.

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