Bisbenzimide H 33342 (Hoechst 33342), adenine-thymine selective DNA fluorescent stain (ab145597)
Key features and details
- Cell-permeable, adenine-thymine selective DNA fluorescent stain. DNA minor groove-directed agent.
- CAS Number: 23491-52-3
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in water to 75 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Bisbenzimide H 33342 (Hoechst 33342), adenine-thymine selective DNA fluorescent stain -
Description
Cell-permeable, adenine-thymine selective DNA fluorescent stain. DNA minor groove-directed agent. -
Alternative names
- Hoechst 33342
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Biological description
Cell-permeable, adenine-thymine selective DNA fluorescent stain. DNA minor groove-directed agent. Labels DNA, chromosomes and nuclei. Stimulates topoisomerase I-mediated DNA cleavage. Bisbenzimide H 33258 (ab145596) analog.
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Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
23491-52-3 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Excitation
360nm -
Emission
600nm -
Chemical name
2-(4-Ethoxyphenyl)-6-[6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]-1H-benzimidazole trihydrochloride -
Molecular weight
561.93 -
Molecular formula
C27H28N6O.3HCl -
PubChem identifier
16760503 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 75 mM -
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.
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SMILES
CCOC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=NC3=C(N2)C=C(C=C3)C4=NC5=C(N4)C=C(C=C5)N6CCN(CC6)C.Cl.Cl.Cl -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
