P4170

Propidium iodide

≥94.0% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): 3,8-Diamino-5-[3-(diethylmethylammonio)propyl]-6-phenylphenanthridinium diiodide
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₇H₃₄I₂N₄
• CAS Number: 25535-16-4
• Molecular Weight: 668.39
• Beilstein: 3843838
• EC Number: 247-081-0
• MDL number: MFCD00011921
• PubChem Substance ID: 57654524
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥94.0% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• mp: 220-225 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [I-].[I-].CC[N+](C)(CC)CCC[n+]1c(-c2ccccc2)c3cc(N)ccc3c4ccc(N)cc14
• InChI: 1S/C27H33N4.2HI/c1-4-31(3,5-2)17-9-16-30-26-19-22(29)13-15-24(26)23-14-12-21(28)18-25(23)27(30)20-10-7-6-8-11-20;;/h6-8,10-15,18-19,29H,4-5,9,16-17,28H2,1-3H3;2*1H/q+1;;/p-1
• InChI key: XJMOSONTPMZWPB-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

Application

Fluorescent stain for nucleic acids. Cell membrane integrity excludes propidium iodide from staining viable and apoptotic cells. Propidium iodide may be used in flow cytometry to evaluate cell viability when used with other dyes that stain viable cells or cells that are early in the apoptosis process.

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H341
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Muta. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves