Ethidium bromide, 5 g

Name: Ethidium bromide, 5 g
SKU: 0219020205

SKU: 0219020205

Synonyms

2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenyl- phenanthridinium bromide; Homidium bromide; 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide; EtBr; Dromilac

CAS Number:

1239-45-8

Molecular Formula:

C₂₁H₂₀N₃Br

Molecular Weight:

394.3

Beilstein Registry Number:

3642536

EC Number:

214-984-6

MDL Number:

MFCD00011724

Packaging size:

5 g

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Specifications

SKU	0219020205
Alternate Names	2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenyl- phenanthridinium bromide; Homidium bromide; 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide; EtBr; Dromilac
Application Notes	Ethidium bromide (EtBr) is the most commonly used nucleic acid stain for PAGE or agarose gel electrophoresis. The fluorescence of EtBr increases 21-fold upon binding to double-stranded RNA and 25-fold on binding double-stranded DNA so that destaining the background is not necessary with a low stain concentration (10 μg/mL). Ethidium bromide has been used in a number of fluorimetric assays for nucleic acids. It has been shown to bind to single-stranded DNA (although not as strongly) and triple-stranded DNA. Because of its ability to bind to DNA, EtBr is an inhibitor of DNA polymerase. Also acts as an RNA polymerase inhibitor, and in separation of high molecular weight DNA's. Confers a deep red stain to DNA by acting as an intercalating agent between the starch bases. Subsequent fluorescence techniques enable the extraction and characterization of DNA bands.
Base Catalog Number	19020205
Beilstein Registry Number	3642536
Biochemical Physiological Actions	Ethidium bromide intercalates double-stranded DNA and RNA and acts as a frameshift mutagen. It can also be used in conjunction with acridine orange to differentiate between viable, apoptotic and necrotic cells.
CAS #	1239-45-8
EC Number	214-984-6
Hazard Statements	H302-H330-H341
Melting Point	260-262 °C (dec.) (Lit.)
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₂₀N₃Br
Molecular Weight	394.3
Pack Size	5 g
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator, Gloves, respirator cartridge, respirator filter
RTECS Number	SF7950000
Safety Symbol	GHS06, GHS08
Solubility	Soluble in water (10mg/mL), Slightly soluble in ethanol; partially soluble in chloroform.
Typical Working Concentration	Ethidium bromide can also be incorporated into the gel and running buffer at 0.5 μg/mL and visualized immediately after electrophoresis.
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
UV Visible Absorbance	λmax = 475 nm; 520 nm (methanol), 480 nm (water); 515 (glycerol); 520 nm (acetone); 532 nm (ethanol); 535 (DMSO) and 540 nm (pyridine) (Lit.)

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Datasheet

DS [02190202]