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Ethidium bromide, 95%, pure

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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.

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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

Specifications

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
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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

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