Propidium iodide

Product Name:

Propidium iodide

Synonyms:

Propidium Iodide Solution - CAS 25535-16-4 - Calbiochem;3,8-diamino-5-(3-(diethylmethylammonio)propyl)-6-phenyl-phenanthridiniudii;3,8-diamino-5-(3-(diethylmethylammonio)propyl)-6-phenylphenanthridiniumdiiod;3,8-diamino-5-(3-diethylaminopropyl)-6-phenylphenanthridiniumiodidemethiodi;3,8-DIAMINO-5-(3-DIETHYLAMINOPROPYL)-6-PHENYLPHENANTHRIDINIUM IODIDE METHIODIDE;3,8-DIAMINO-5-(3-DIETHYL-AMINOPROPYL)-6-PHENYLPHENANTHRIDIUM IODIDE METHIODIDE;Propidium iodide solution;Propidium diiodide

CAS:

MF:

C27H34I2N4

MW:

668.39

EINECS:

247-081-0

Product Categories:

Aromatics Compounds;Aromatics;marker;Inhibitors;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;Phenanthridine

Mol File:

25535-16-4.mol

 

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)