Description
Hexidium iodide, a fluorescent nucleic binding acid stain (excitation/emission ~ 518/600 nm), permeants to mammalian cells and selectively stains almost all gram-positive bacteria. Hexidium iodide can bind to the DNA of all bacteria after permeabilization by EDTA.
Product information
CAS Number: 211566-66-4
Molecular Weight: 497.41
Formula: C25H28IN3
Chemical Name: 3,8-diamino-5-hexyl-6-phenylphenanthridin-5-ium iodide
Smiles: [I-].CCCCCC[N+]1=C(C2=CC(N)=CC=C2C2=CC=C(N)C=C12)C1C=CC=CC=1
InChiKey: DBMJYWPMRSOUGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi: InChI=1S/C25H27N3.HI/c1-2-3-4-8-15-28-24-17-20(27)12-14-22(24)21-13-11-19(26)16-23(21)25(28)18-9-6-5-7-10-18;/h5-7,9-14,16-17,27H,2-4,8,15,26H2,1H3;1H
Technical Data
Appearance: Solid Power
Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Drug Formulation: To be determined
HS Tariff Code: 382200
How to use
In Vitro:
Hexidium iodide allows assessment of Gram status by differential absorption through bacterial cell walls, selectively staining gram-positive organisms in suspension.
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