4’,6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole dihydrochloride (DAPI)
CAS Number:
28718-90-3
In stock
A cationic fluorescent dye which specifically binds to adenine-thymine-rich DNA. Applications include detection of nanogram quantities of DNA in cellular homogenates, and cytofluorometric determination of the DNA base content in human chromosomes. Available in bulk quantities for OEM users at significant savings.
λ max 342nm
Shipping Requirements:
None
Molecular Weight:
350.25
Nature, 253, 461 (1975); Anal. Biochem., 92, 497 (1979); Stain Technol., 60, 7 (1985); Eur. J. Biochem., 182, 437 (1989)
Hazards:
Unknown
Handling:
Gloves
Storage:
Protect from light; Handle under dry nitrogen; Store at 4°C
