Ethidium bromide, 95%, pure

Description

CAS: 1239-45-8 | C21H20BrN3 | 394.32 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1239-45-8
• Molecular Formula: C21H20BrN3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 394.32
• MDL Number: MFCD00011724
• InChI Key: ZMMJGEGLRURXTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• 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
• PubChem CID: 14710
• ChEBI: CHEBI:4883
• IUPAC Name: 5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridin-5-ium-3,8-diamine;bromide
• SMILES: [Br-].CC[N+]1=C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C2=CC(N)=CC=C2C2=CC=C(N)C=C12

• Melting Point: 260.0°C to 262.0°C
• Color: Purple to Red
• pH: ∼4.5 (1% aq. soln. at 20°C)
• Flash Point: >100°C
• Loss on Drying: 5.0% max.
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 94% min. (Argentometry)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Quantity: 1 g
• Merck Index: 15,4769
• Solubility Information: (1% in water) Clear red
• Formula Weight: 394.3
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Grade: Pure
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethidium bromide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Suspected of causing genetic defects. Fatal if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Use personal protective equipment as required. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
EINECSNumber	214-984-6

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only