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Ethidium bromide soln., 10mg/ml, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Ethidium bromide has been used in a number of fluorimetric assays for nucleic acids.1,2,3 It has been shown to bind to single-stranded DNA (although not as strongly) and triple-stranded DNA.4 Because of its ability to bind to DNA, EtBr is an inhibitor of DNA polymerase. Ethidium bromide intercalates double-stranded DNA and RNA and acts as a frameshift mutagen. It can also be used in conjunction with acridine orange to differentiate between viable, apoptotic and necrotic cells.
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Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Red |
| CAS | 1239-45-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C21H20BrN3 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011724 |
| UN Number | UN2810 |
| Concentration | 10mg/ml |
| Merck Index | 14,4731 |
| Synonym | ethidium bromide, homidium bromide, dromilac, 3,8-diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, ethydium bromide, 3,8-diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridin-5-ium bromide, etbr, 2,7-diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, 2,7-diamino-9-phenyl-10-ethylphenanthridinium bromide, unii-059nuo2z1l |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water (10mg/mL). |
| InChI Key | ZMMJGEGLRURXTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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Certificates
Certificates
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| P14L528 | Certificate of Analysis | 26/02/2025 | J62282.AB |
| Q19K512 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/05/2024 | J62282.AB |
| M08K500 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/02/2024 | J62282.AB |
| S07J504 | Certificate of Analysis | 04/10/2023 | J62282.AB |
| X28I545 | Certificate of Analysis | 27/11/2022 | J62282.AB |
Safety and Handling
- Ethidium bromide solution, 10 mg/ml
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3,8-Diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide
RUO – Research Use Only
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