EthD (bromide)
EthD bromide is an intercalating agent commonly used as a fluorescent tag (nucleic acid stain) in molecular biology laboratories for techniques such as agarose gel electrophoresis.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[1239-45-8]
Product Name Alternative
EtBr; Homidium (bromide)
UNSPSC
12171500
Hazard Statement
H330, H341
Target
DNA Stain
Type
Dye Reagents
Related Pathways
Cell Cycle/DNA Damage
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/ethidium-bromide.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.85
Solubility
DMSO : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CC[N+]1=C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC(N)=CC=C3C4=C1C=C(N)C=C4.[Br-]
Molecular Formula
C21H20BrN3
Molecular Weight
394.31
Precautions
H330, H341
References & Citations
[1]P Stevenson, et al. Comparison of isometamidium chloride and homidium bromide as prophylactic drugs for trypanosomiasis in cattle at Nguruman, Kenya. Acta Trop. 1995 May;59 (2) :77-84.|[2]Sabnis, Ram Wasudeo (2010) . Handbook of Biological Dyes and Stains: Synthesis and Industrial Application. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN 978-0-470-40753-0.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Scientific Category
Dye Reagents
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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