Pyronin Y, C.I. 45005, certified
CAS Number:
92-32-0
In stock
Used in combination with methyl green for the selective and differential staining of nucleic acids. The pyronin Y stains RNA red, while the methyl green stains DNA green. The combined methyl green-pyronin Y stain is a useful histochemical reagent. Pyronin Y can also be used as a tracking dye for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
λmax 552nm
Shipping Requirements:
None
Molecular Weight:
302.8
Stain Technol., 27, 233 (1952); Clark, G., Staining Procedures, 4th ed., Williams and Wilkins 1981; p199
Hazards:
Unknown
Handling:
Gloves & fume hood
Storage:
Store at room temperature
