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B1155
Sigma
bisBenzimide H 33258
powder, ≥98% (HPLC and TLC), cell culture tested
| Synonym: | BBIH, HOE 33258, Hoechst 33258, 2′-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-5-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2,5′-bi(1H-benzimidazole) trihydrochloride, 2-[2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-6-benzimidazoyl]-6-(1-methyl-4-piperazyl)benzimidazole trihydrochloride |
| CAS Number: | 23491-45-4 |
| Linear Formula: | C25H24N6O · 3HCl |
| Molecular Weight: | 533.88 |
| Beilstein Registry Number: | 4088183 |
| EC Number: | 245-690-6 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00012679 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24891565 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Membrane-permeable, fluorescent DNA stain with low cytotoxicity that intercalate in A-T regions of DNA. |
| Application | Useful for staining DNA, chromosomes and nuclei. May be used for fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry. Excitation max. = 346 nm Emission max. = 460 nm |
Properties
| assay | ≥98% (HPLC and TLC) |
| form | powder |
| solubility | H2O: 10 mg/mL |
| suitability | cell culture tested |
| passes application test for fluorescence | |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | SM1140500 |
References
| reference | Latt, S.A. and Stetten, G. J. Histochem. Cytochem. 24, 24, (1976) |






