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Organic Chemicals

Ethidium Bromide

RA001387 CAS 1239-45-8 AR

Identity

Product code
RA001387
CAS number
1239-45-8
Grade
AR
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
C21H20BrN3
Molecular weight
394.32

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Dark red crystals —
pH value 4 - 7 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 260 - 262 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Dark red crystalline powder — —
Assay Min 98 % % HClO4 titration
Absorption maxima in methanol 524 - 527 nm nm —
Absorptivity (A 1%/1cm; λmax; in 50% methanol; on dried substances) 155 - 165 — —
Loss on drying (at 130°C; 4 hrs) (130 °C) Max 7 % % —
Solubility (10 mg/mL in water) Clear red to dark red solution — —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
1 g RA001387-PK-1G
5 g RA001387-PK-5G
25 g RA001387-PK-25G