Hexidium (iodide)
Hexidium iodide, a fluorescent nucleic binding acid stain (excitation/emission ~ 518/600 nm), permeants to mammalian cells and selectively stains almost all gram-positive bacteria. Hexidium iodide can bind to the DNA of all bacteria after permeabilization by EDTA[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
211566-66-4
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
DNA Stain
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Cell Cycle/DNA Damage
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/hexidium-iodide.html
Purity
98.88
Solubility
DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CCCCCC[N+]1=C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC(N)=CC=C3C4=C1C=C(N)C=C4.[I-]
Molecular Formula
C25H28IN3
Molecular Weight
497.41
References & Citations
[1]Shanmugam BK, et al. Biodegradation of tannery dye effluent using Fenton's reagent and bacterial consortium: A biocalorimetric investigation. J Environ Manage. 2019;242:106-113.|[2]Holm C, et al. A flow-cytometric gram-staining technique for milk-associated bacteria. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69 (5) :2857-2863.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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