| Identification | |
| Name: | Ethidium bromide |
| Synonyms: | Ethidium bromide solution; 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide~Homidium bromide; Homidium bromide; Ethidium?bromide |
| CAS: | 1239-45-8 |
| EINECS: | 214-984-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | C21H20BrN3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 394.31 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C21H19N3.BrH/c1-2-24-20-13-16(23)9-11-18(20)17-10-8-15(22)12-19(17)21(24)14-6-4-3-5-7-14;/h3-13,23H,2,22H2,1H3;1H |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2811 6 |
| Boiling Point: | °Cat760mmHg |
| Density: | g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.4575 (20 C) |
| Solubility: | H2O: 10 mg/mL, opaque, strongly red |
| Appearance: | powder |
| Specification: |
Ethidium bromide (CAS NO.1239-45-8) is a purple/maroon crystalline powder and it is stable. It is partially soluble in cold water. It should keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. |
| Report: |
EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. |
| Packinggroup: | I |
| HS Code: | 29339990 |
| Storage Temperature: | 2-8°C |
| Usage: | Florescence dye for staining dna. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T+:Verytoxic
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