Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Acridine Orange, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L13159.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Acridine Orange, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L13159.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: L13159.14
also known as L13159-14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
10127-02-3
IUPAC Name
zinc(2+) hydrogen N3,N3,N6,N6-tetramethylacridine-3,6-diamine trichloride
Molecular Formula
C17H20Cl3N3Zn
InChI Key
VADJQOXWNSPOQA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
[H+].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Zn++].CN(C)C1=CC2=NC3=CC(=CC=C3C=C2C=C1)N(C)C
Comment
Suitable for microscopy
Infrared spectrum
Conforms
Loss on Drying
≤10.0% (105°C, 1 hr, US-sourced material)
Loss on Drying
≤10.0% (200°C/constant wt, UK-sourced material)
lambda-max (UV-Vis)
490-495nm (in water, UK-sourced material)

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.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Germ Cell Mutagenicity
    Category 2
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    Hazard Statements

    H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects

    Precautionary Statements

    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