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Acridine Orange, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11327946
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5 g
25 g

Description

Fluorescent stain for nucleic acids. An RNA polymerase inhibitorAcridine Orange acts as a lysosomal dye. It is used for cell-cycle studies. It plays an important role as a nucleic acid-selective fluorescent cationic dye, which is useful for cell cycle determination. Further, it serves as an inhibitor of RNA polymerase.

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
Fluorescent stain for nucleic acids. An RNA polymerase inhibitorAcridine Orange acts as a lysosomal dye. It is used for cell-cycle studies. It plays an important role as a nucleic acid-selective fluorescent cationic dye, which is useful for cell cycle determination. Further, it serves as an inhibitor of RNA polymerase.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 10127-02-3
Molecular Formula C17H20Cl3N3Zn
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 438.10
MDL Number MFCD00081043,MFCD00081043,MFCD00081043
InChI Key VADJQOXWNSPOQA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym acridine orange c.i. 46005
PubChem CID 71774334
IUPAC Name zinc;hydron;3-N,3-N,6-N,6-N-tetramethylacridine-3,6-diamine;trichloride
SMILES [H+].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Zn++].CN(C)C1=CC2=NC3=CC(=CC=C3C=C2C=C1)N(C)C

Specifications

Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 3734978
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Solubility Information Soluble in water.
Formula Weight 438.1
Chemical Name or Material Acridine Orange

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Acridine Orange
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : N,N,N,N-Tetramethylacridine-3,6-diaminemonohydrochloride
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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