ETHIDIUM BROMIDE 98% AR

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MOQ : 5 Grams, Gram

ETHIDIUM BROMIDE 98% AR Specification

Physical Form
Powder or crystalline solid

Appearance
Dark red to brown solid

EINECS No
214-984-6

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

Smell
Odorless

Shape
Powdered or crystalline form

CAS No
1239-45-8

Shelf Life
2 years if stored properly

Molecular Weight
394.31 g/mol

Application
Used as a nucleic acid staining agent in molecular biology

Density
1.68 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Poisonous
YES

Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol

Ingredients
Ethidium bromide (C21H20BrN3) 98% purity

Purity
98%

Molecular Formula
C21H20BrN3

Properties
Highly fluorescent under UV light; intercalates with DNA

Structural Formula
C21H20BrN3 (ring structure with bromine atom)

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

HS Code
2933.59

Melting Point
260-262C (decomposes)

Ph Level
Neutral to slightly acidic

Grade
Analytical Reagent (AR)

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.