Dimidium bromide CAS 518-67-2

【Chemical Name】 Ethidium Bromide

【Chemical Synonyms】 Homidium Bromide; 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide

【CAS No.】 518-67-2

【Molecular Formula】 C21H20BrN3

【Molecular Weight】 394.29 g/mol

【Product properties】

- Appearance: Dark red or reddish-brown crystalline powder .

- Purity: ≥98.0% (HPLC) .

- Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol .

- UV Absorption: Exhibits strong fluorescence when bound to nucleic acids upon UV irradiation .

【Storage】 Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep the container tightly sealed and protected from light. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C .

【Packing】

- Standard packaging: 1g, 5g, and 25g amber glass bottles.

- Bulk quantities are available upon request.

【Application】

- Molecular Biology: Essential fluorescent staining agent for visualizing DNA and RNA in agarose gel electrophoresis .

- Research: Utilized as a DNA intercalator for studying nucleic acid structure and function .

- Quality Control: Used in diagnostic kits and laboratory protocols for nucleic acid detection .

【Product Specification】

| Specification | Standard |

| :--- | :--- |

| Appearance | Dark red crystalline powder |

| Assay (HPLC) | ≥ 98.0% |

| Solubility | Soluble in water and ethanol |

| Storage | 2-8°C, protected from light |

| Safety Notice | Handle with care: Harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Handle this material as a potential mutagen and carcinogen. Always wear appropriate protective gloves and eye protection. |