Acridine orange hemi(zinc chloride) salt, Fluorescent cationic DNA and RNA dye (ab146348)
Key features and details
- Cell-permeable metachromatic fluorescent cationic DNA and RNA dye; RNA polymerase inhibitor.
- CAS Number: 10127-02-3
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Acridine orange hemi(zinc chloride) salt, Fluorescent cationic DNA and RNA dye -
Description
Cell-permeable metachromatic fluorescent cationic DNA and RNA dye; RNA polymerase inhibitor. -
Alternative names
- 3,6-Bis(dimethylamino)acridine hydrochloride zinc chloride double salt
- 3,6-Bis(dimethylamino)acridinium chloride hemi(zinc chloride salt)
- Basic Orange 14
- Euchrysin GNY
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Biological description
Cell-permeable metachromatic fluorescent cationic dye that stains DNA and RNA. Also an inhibitor of RNA polymerase.
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CAS Number
10127-02-3 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
369.96 -
Molecular formula
C17H20ClN3.HCl.0.5ZnCl2 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Toxic, refer to SDS for further information.
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Source
Synthetic
