DAB EASY tablets, for immunohistochemistry, 10 mg/tablet, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

DAB, or 3,3-diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride, EASY tablets for immunohistochemistry, CAS # 7411-49-6, is a chromogenic substrate used to observe peroxidase activity. In immunohistochemistry, DAB is used to catalyze peroxidase-bound antibodies in order to visualize protein presence.

Brand:  Thermo Scientific Acros 328005000

Product Code. 10778932

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

• 3,3′-Diaminobenzidine is a derivative of benzene and the precursor to polybenzimidazole

Applications

• DAB is mainly used to visualize peroxidase activity. During this chemical reaction, DAB is a hydrogen donor in the presence of peroxide. When DAB is oxidized, an insoluble brown end-product is produced.
• DAB has been used for staining and oxidative detection of mitochondria
• It has also been utilized for electron microscopy applications

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: DAB EASY tablets
• CAS: 7411-49-6, 10043-35-3
• Solubility: Solubility in water: soluble.
• MDL Number: MFCD00007725

• Physical Form: Tablets
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Quantity: 500 mg

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• DAB EASY tablets

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B

Hazard Statement

• H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H350-May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Boric acid (H3BO3),3,3'-Diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride

RUO – Research Use Only