ETHIDIUM BROMIDE 98% AR

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ETHIDIUM BROMIDE 98% AR Specification

Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol

Molecular Formula
C21H20BrN3

Molecular Weight
394.31 g/mol

Ph Level
Neutral to slightly acidic

Appearance
Dark red to brown solid

Melting Point
260-262C (decomposes)

Smell
Odorless

Structural Formula
C21H20BrN3 (ring structure with bromine atom)

Storage
Store at room temperature (15-25C) in a tightly closed container away from light

Properties
Highly fluorescent under UV light; intercalates with DNA

Poisonous
YES

Application
Used as a nucleic acid staining agent in molecular biology

Physical Form
Powder or crystalline solid

Purity
98%

HS Code
2933.59

Usage
Primarily for agarose gel electrophoresis to visualize DNA or RNA under UV light

Density
1.68 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

CAS No
1239-45-8

Shelf Life
2 years if stored properly

Grade
Analytical Reagent (AR)

Shape
Powdered or crystalline form

Ingredients
Ethidium bromide (C21H20BrN3) 98% purity

EINECS No
214-984-6

About ETHIDIUM BROMIDE 98% AR

ETHIDIUM BROMIDE 98% AR is a highly pure nucleic acid staining agent used in molecular biology applications. This odorless dark red to brown powdered or crystalline solid is primarily utilized in agarose gel electrophoresis to visualize DNA or RNA under UV light. With a purity of 98%, it exhibits neutral to slightly acidic pH levels and a shelf life of 2 years when stored correctly. Its intercalation property with DNA and high fluorescence under UV light make it a reliable choice for research purposes. This poisonous compound should be handled with care and stored in a tightly closed container away from light at room temperature.

FAQs of ETHIDIUM BROMIDE 98% AR:

Q: What is the primary application of ETHIDIUM BROMIDE 98% AR?

A: ETHIDIUM BROMIDE 98% AR is primarily used as a nucleic acid staining agent in molecular biology for visualizing DNA or RNA in agarose gel electrophoresis under UV light.