DAB EASY tablets, for immunohistochemistry, 10 mg/tablet

Description

DAB, or 3,3-diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride, EASY tablets for immunohistochemistry, CAS # 7411-49-6, is a chromogenic substrate used to observe peroxidase activity. In immunohistochemistry, DAB is used to catalyze peroxidase-bound antibodies in order to visualize protein presence. | CAS: 7411-49-6

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

• 3,3′-Diaminobenzidine is a derivative of benzene and the precursor to polybenzimidazole

Applications

• DAB is mainly used to visualize peroxidase activity. During this chemical reaction, DAB is a hydrogen donor in the presence of peroxide. When DAB is oxidized, an insoluble brown end-product is produced.
• DAB has been used for staining and oxidative detection of mitochondria
• It has also been utilized for electron microscopy applications

Specifications

• Physical Form: Tablets
• Chemical Name or Material: DAB EASY tablets
• CAS: 7411-49-6, 10043-35-3
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Solubility: Solubility in water: soluble.
• Quantity: 500 mg
• MDL Number: MFCD00007725

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only