ETHIDIUM BROMIDE
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE AR
Soluble in water, Chloroform and alcohol.
Fluorometric determination of conformation changes of enzymes, membranes, desoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acids. Decoupling agent for oxidative phosphorylation.
Fluorometric determination of conformation changes of enzymes, membranes, desoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acids. Decoupling agent for oxidative phosphorylation.
Short Name: ETHIDIUM BROMIDE
Synonym: 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, EtBr, Homidium bromide
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2033
Grade
AR
Purity
98%
CAS No.
1239-45-8
HS Code
2933.9900
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Dark red crystals
pH value
4 - 7 at 25 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
260 - 262 °C
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Dark red crystalline powder
Assay (by HClO4 titration; on dried basis)
Min 98%
Absorption maxima in methanol
524 - 527 nm
Absorptivity (A 1%/1cm; λmax; in 50% methanol; on dried substances)
155 - 165
Loss on drying (at 130°C; 4 hrs)
Max 7%
Solubility (10 mg/mL in water)
Clear red to dark red solution
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
2811
IMCO Class No.
6.1
Packing Group
I
Hazardous Statement
H302-H330-H341
Precaution Statement
P260-P281-P284-P310