Ethidium bromide, GR 99%
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About Ethidium bromide, GR 99%
Ethidium bromide, GR 99% is part of the Zemixal molecular Biology, Nucleotides & Purification Reagents range. For your records (AR / Biochemistry), the material is defined by CAS 1239-45-8, formula C21H20BrN3 and molar mass 394.3 g/mol. It is described as red to very dark red and purple to very dark purple powder.
Use cases we see most often
- Electrophoresis
- DNA/RNA workflows
- Protein analysis
- Pharmaceutical synthesis
Storage and safety notes
Reported physical data: melting point 236-240 °C (and decomposition 260 - 262 °C). It carries the GHS signal word Danger (H302, H330 and H341), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation. For transport it ships as UN UN 2811.
Order it in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g and 25 g packs or ask for a bulk quotation. Each lot travels with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.
Typical uses
- Electrophoresis
- DNA/RNA workflows
- Protein analysis
- Pharmaceutical synthesis
Applications
Grade guides
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Ethidium bromide, GR 99% |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-003329 |
| CAS number | 1239-45-8 |
| IUPAC name | 5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridin-5-ium-3,8-diamine bromide |
| Molecular formula | C21H20BrN3 |
| Molar mass | 394.3 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 393.0841 |
| Grade | AR / Biochemistry |
| Purity / assay | 99% |
| Physical form | Powder |
| Appearance | Red to very dark red and purple to very dark purple powder |
| Melting point | 236-240 °C (and decomposition 260 - 262 °C) |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 2 / 3 |
| Topological polar surface area | 55.9 Ų |
| HS code | 29339900 |
| UN number | UN 2811 |
| InChIKey | ZMMJGEGLRURXTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC[N+]1=C2C=C(C=CC2=C3C=CC(=CC3=C1C4=CC=CC=C4)N)N.[Br-] |
| PubChem CID | 14710 |
| Synonyms | 2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, 2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, 3,8-Diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide, 5-Ethyl-6-phenyl-phenanthridine-3,8-diamine bromide, Homidium bromide, EtBr, 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, Ethydium bromide, Bromure d'homidium, Bromuro de homidio, Homidii bromidum, 2,7-Diamino-9-phenyl-10-ethylphenanthridinium bromide |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H330Fatal if inhaled
- H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
Precautionary statements P203, P260, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P304 + P340, P316, P318, P320, P330, P403 + P233, P405, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 100 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 250 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 1 g | Quoted on request | |
| 5 g | Quoted on request | |
| 25 g | Quoted on request | |
| 100 g | Quoted on request | |
| 1 kg | Quoted on request |
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