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Pyronin Y, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Pyronin Y is a cationic dye that intercalates RNA and is visible as a red band during electrophoresis. It has also been shown to accumulate in mitochondria of viable cells. In conjuction with Methyl Green or Nancy-520, Pyronin Y can be used as a fluorescent differential stain of nucleic acids in paraffin tissue sections.
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Pyronin Y is a cationic dye that intercalates RNA and is visible as a red band during electrophoresis. It has also been shown to accumulate in mitochondria of viable cells. In conjuction with Methyl Green or Nancy-520, Pyronin Y can be used as a fluorescent differential stain of nucleic acids in paraffin tissue sections.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Also soluble in methyl cellosolve (9 mg/mL) and ethanol (3 mg/mL).
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point | 250°C to 260°C |
Beilstein | 3795789 |
Merck Index | 14,8007 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Also soluble in methyl cellosolve (9mg/mL) and ethanol (3mg/mL). |
Formula Weight | 302.8 |
Color | Green |
Quantity | 1 g |
Physical Form | Crystalline Powder |
Chemical Name or Material | Pyronin Y |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H341 |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 202-147-8 |
RTECSNumber | BQ1450000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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