Ethidium homodimer, Fluorimetric detection reagent (ab145323)
Key features and details
- Reagent for the fluorimetric detection of nucleic acids.
- CAS Number: 61926-22-5
- Purity: = 90%
Soluble in water and in DMSO
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Ethidium homodimer, Fluorimetric detection reagent -
Description
Reagent for the fluorimetric detection of nucleic acids. -
Alternative names
- EtDi
- EthD-1
- Ethidium homodimer-1
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Biological description
High-affinity nucleic acid stain for ssDNA, dsDNA, RNA, oligonucleotides and triplex DNA. Weakly fluorescent until bound to DNA. It does not cross intact cell membranes and can be used to test cell viability.
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Purity
= 90% -
CAS Number
61926-22-5 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Excitation
528nm -
Emission
617nm -
Molecular weight
856.75 -
Molecular formula
C46H50Cl4N8 -
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 and in DMSO
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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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Source
Synthetic
