Ethidium homodimer

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Ethidium homodimer Structure
Ethidium homodimer structure
Common Name Ethidium homodimer
CAS Number 61926-22-5 Molecular Weight 931.65300
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C44H50Cl6N10 Melting Point ≥250ºC(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 85ºC
Symbol GHS02 GHS05 GHS08
GHS02, GHS05, GHS08
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Ethidium homodimer


Ethidium homodimer (EthD-1) is a cell-membrane impermeant nucleic acid fluorochrome with high affinity for DNA. Ethidium homodimer can be used to test cell viability[1].

 Names

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 Ethidium homodimer Biological Activity

Description Ethidium homodimer (EthD-1) is a cell-membrane impermeant nucleic acid fluorochrome with high affinity for DNA. Ethidium homodimer can be used to test cell viability[1].
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References

[1]. Joshua R Edwards, et al. A novel method for the evaluation of proximal tubule epithelial cellular necrosis in the intact rat kidney using ethidium homodimer. BMC Physiol. 2007 Feb 23;7:1.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Melting Point ≥250ºC(lit.)
Molecular Formula C44H50Cl6N10
Molecular Weight 931.65300
Flash Point 85ºC
Exact Mass 928.23500
PSA 143.66000
Storage condition 20 °C

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS02 GHS05 GHS08
GHS02, GHS05, GHS08
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H261-H314-H351
Precautionary Statements P231 + P232-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310-P422
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases 26-36
RIDADR UN 2987 8
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 6.1(b)

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 Synonyms

ethidium chloride homodimer
ETHD-1
EthidiumHomodimer(EthD-1)
EthD-1,EtDi
Ethidium homodimer I solution
ETDI
5,5'-[ethylenebis(iminotrimethylene)]bis[3,8-diamino-6-phenylphenanthridinium] dichloride dihydrochloride
ETHIDIUM HOMODIMER
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