Dimidium bromide, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Dimidium bromide acts as an inhibitor of L-cell growth. It is also used as a fluorescent probe for nucleic acids. It is also useful in the determination of cationic surfactants. It is also used as an intercalating agent.

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Applications
Dimidium bromide acts as an inhibitor of L-cell growth. It is also used as a fluorescent probe for nucleic acids. It is also useful in the determination of cationic surfactants. It is also used as an intercalating agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 518-67-2
• Molecular Formula: C20H18BrN3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 380.29
• MDL Number: MFCD00011757
• InChI Key: MQOKYEROIFEEBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: dimidium bromide, trypadine, 3,8-diamino-5-methyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, phenanthridinium 1553, phenanthridinium compound 1553, phenanthridinium, 3,8-diamino-5-methyl-6-phenyl-, bromide, 2,7-diamino-10-methyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, 3,8-diamino-5-methyl-6-phenylphenanthridin-5-ium bromide, phenanthridium 1553
• PubChem CID: 68207
• IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-6-phenylphenanthridin-5-ium-3,8-diamine;bromide
• SMILES: [Br-].C[N+]1=C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C2=CC(N)=CC=C2C2=CC=C(N)C=C12

• Melting Point: 230°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 0.25 g
• Formula Weight: 380.31
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: Dimidium bromide

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