Ethidium bromide, GR 99% Cas 1239-45-8 is an intercalating agent commonly used as a fluorescent tag (nucleic acid stain) in molecular biology laboratories for techniques such as agarose gel electrophoresis.
| Synonyms | 2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, 2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, 3,8-Diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide, 5-Ethyl-6-phenyl-phenanthridine-3,8-diamine bromide, Ethidium bromide, Homidium bromide, EtBr |
| Categories | Biochemicals & reagents,Core bioreagents |
| CAS | 1239-45-8 |
| HSN Code | 29339900 |
| Assay | 99%+ |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder |
| Appearance (Colour) | Red to very dark red and purple to very dark purple |
| Melting point | 236-240’C (and decomposition 260 – 262’C) |
| Storage & Sensitivity | Room temp. |
Safety Information
- Hazard Codes T+
- Risk Statements 22-26-36/37/38-68
- Safety Statements 26-28-36/37-45
- RIDADR UN 2811 6.1/PG 1
- WGK Germany 3