Ethidium bromide, 1 g

Ethidium Bromide is supplied with defined handling requirements for laboratory use, including the use of safety goggles and gloves. This compound, identified as an aromatic amino nitrogen heterocycle, has a molecular formula of C20H20BrN3O4S and a molecular weight of 394.32 g/mol. It is supplied in a pure form, making it suitable for various applications within the field of vitality staining. Ethidium Bromide exhibits strong affinity towards nucleic acids, particularly DNA, making it a valuable tool for detecting and visualizing DNA in agarose gels. Additionally, it demonstrates excitation and emission characteristics suitable for fluorescence microscopy, allowing researchers to observe and analyze cellular structures containing DNA.

• CAS Number: 1239-45-8