Methyl green zinc chloride salt, DNA stain (ab146287)
Key features and details
- DNA stain.
- CAS Number: 7114-03-6
- Soluble in water and in ethanol
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Methyl green zinc chloride salt, DNA stain -
Description
DNA stain. -
Alternative names
- CI 42590
- Ethyl Green
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Biological description
DNA stain that binds selectively to AT-rich regions of native DNA. Used as a tracking dye in acid buffers for electrophoresis. Also used in Methyl Green-Pyronin methods to demonstrate DNA and RNA in tissue sections.
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CAS Number
7114-03-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
653.24 -
Molecular formula
C27H35BrClN3.ZnCl2 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water and in ethanol -
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
