DAPI (Hydrochloride)
Catalog Number : 2879038
description
DAPI is a cell-permeable fluorescent stain that binds to the A-T rich regions of DNA and less strongly to RNA as well. It has an absorption maximum at the 358 nm (ultraviolet) wavelength and an emission maximum at 461 nm (blue) when bound to DNA.
Additional Information
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Applications:
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FA, FC
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Synonyms:
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AGN-PC-0JPML1, 2-(4-Amidinophenyl)indole-6-carboxamidine Dihydrochloride
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Formulation:
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Crystalline solid
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Chemical Name:
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2-(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)-1H-indole-6-carboximidamide;dihydrochloride
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Molecular Formula:
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C16H15N5 2HCl |
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Molecular Weight: |
350.3
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CAS Number
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28718-90-3
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Purity:
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Storage Conditions:
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Product should be kept at -20°C.
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References:
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Otto, F. (1990). DAPI staining of fixed cells for high-resolution flow cytometry of nuclear DNA. Methods in cell biology, 33, 105-110. Kapuscinski, J. (1995). DAPI: a DNA-specific fluorescent probe. Biotechnic & Histochemistry, 70(5), 220-233. Porter, K. G., & Feig, Y. S. (1980). The use of DAPI for identifying and counting aquatic microflora1. Limnology and oceanography, 25(5), 943-948. |