Thermo Scientific Chemicals Methyl Green, zinc chloride

Description

CAS: 7114-03-6 | C27H35Cl4N3Zn | 608.78 g/mol

Methyl Green is a DNA stain used as a tracking dye in acid buffers for electrophoresis. It helps differentiate bacteria and is also a tissue stain for nucleoli and mitochondria in tissues. It is used with Bismarck Brown frequently.

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

Applications
Methyl Green is a DNA stain used as a tracking dye in acid buffers for electrophoresis. It helps differentiate bacteria and is also a tissue stain for nucleoli and mitochondria in tissues. It is used with Bismarck Brown frequently.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol or methanol

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7114-03-6
• Molecular Formula: C27H35Cl4N3Zn
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 608.78
• MDL Number: MFCD00151094
• InChI Key: ZKOGXCSOLMZRAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-J
• Synonym: C.I. 42590
• PubChem CID: 131675247
• IUPAC Name: zinc;[4-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-(4-dimethylazaniumylidenecyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]phenyl]-ethyl-dimethylazanium;bromide;trichloride
• SMILES: CC[N+](C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=C2C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)N(C)C.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Zn+2].[Br-]

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Beilstein: 3914106
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ethanol or methanol
• Formula Weight: 653.24
• Color: Green
• Quantity: 25 g
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl Green, zinc chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	230-415-4
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only