ETHIDIUM BROMIDE 98% AR

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ETHIDIUM BROMIDE 98% AR Specification

Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol

Density
1.68 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Physical Form
Powder or crystalline solid

HS Code
2933.59

Molecular Formula
C21H20BrN3

Application
Used as a nucleic acid staining agent in molecular biology

Ingredients
Ethidium bromide (C21H20BrN3) 98% purity

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

Melting Point
260-262C (decomposes)

Appearance
Dark red to brown solid

Shape
Powdered or crystalline form

Poisonous
YES

Purity
98%

EINECS No
214-984-6

Grade
Analytical Reagent (AR)

Ph Level
Neutral to slightly acidic

Molecular Weight
394.31 g/mol

CAS No
1239-45-8

Properties
Highly fluorescent under UV light; intercalates with DNA

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

Smell
Odorless

Structural Formula
C21H20BrN3 (ring structure with bromine atom)

Shelf Life
2 years if stored properly

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.