ACRIDINE ORANGE For Microscopical Staining

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ACRIDINE ORANGE For Microscopical Staining Specification

Molecular Weight
265.36 g/mol

HS Code
29336980

Density
1.19 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Poisonous
No

Shape
Powder

Other Names
Basic Orange 3 AO

Purity
Typically >97%

Storage
Store at room temperature in a dry place away from light

Ph Level
6.5-7.5 (in solution)

Form
Solid

Smell
Odorless

Melting Point
215-218C

Molecular Formula
C17H19N3

Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol

Structural Formula
C(C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=CC=N2)(C[NH3+])([NH3+])

Boiling point
Decomposes before boiling

Classification
Dye

Chemical Name
Acridine Orange

CAS No
494-38-2

EINECS No
207-784-2

Grade
For Microscopical Staining

Standard
Laboratory Grade

Type
Chemical Staining Agent

Usage
Microscopical staining in biological and medical research

Main Material
Acridine compounds

Application
Used in fluorescence microscopy and staining nucleic acids

About ACRIDINE ORANGE For Microscopical Staining

Acridine Orange is a laboratory-grade dye classified as a chemical staining agent primarily used for microscopical staining in biological and medical research. This odorless powdered dye is known for its application in fluorescence microscopy and staining nucleic acids. With a molecular formula of C17H19N3 and a molecular weight of 265.36 g/mol, it falls under the category of acridine compounds. Acridine Orange, also known as Basic Orange 3 AO, is soluble in water and ethanol, with a pH level ranging from 6.5 to 7.5 in solution. It should be stored at room temperature in a dry place away from light due to its poisonous nature. Its EINECS No is 207-784-2, CAS No is 494-38-2, and HS Code is 29336980.