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Propidium iodide Structure

Propidium iodide

Chemical Properties

Melting point 220-225 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Density  1.5072 (estimate)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Difficult to mix.
form  Flaky Powder
color  Dark red
Water Solubility  Soluble in water at 1mg/ml
Sensitive  Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic
λmax 493 nm, 535 nm
BRN  3843838
Biological Applications Detecting nucleic acids,cancer cells,spores,activity of hydrolase,microorganisms; apoptosis assay; measuring beta-amyloid in Alzheimer’s disease (AD); treating diseases associated with androgens,cancer
Major Application Electroluminescent displays; photoresists
CAS DataBase Reference 25535-16-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  Xi,Xn
Risk Statements  36/37/38-68-67-48/20/22-40-36/38-22-20-63
Safety Statements  26-36-22-36/37
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  SF7949600
3-8-10-23
HS Code  29339900

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