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111615 Ethidium bromide

Ethidium bromide for biochemistry. CAS 1239-45-8, pH 4.4 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).

Ethidium bromide MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 5-Ethyl-3,8-diamino-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, Homidium bromide, EtBr

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      Description
      Catalogue Number111615
      Synonyms5-Ethyl-3,8-diamino-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, Homidium bromide, EtBr
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      Product Information
      CAS number1239-45-8
      EC index number612-278-00-6
      EC number214-984-6
      Hill FormulaC₂₁H₂₀BrN₃
      Molar Mass394.92 g/mol
      HS Code2933 99 99
      Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
      Quality LevelMQ100
      Applications
      ApplicationEthidium bromide for biochemistry. CAS 1239-45-8, pH 4.4 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).
      Biological Information
      Physicochemical Information
      Density1.01 g/cm3 (20 °C)
      Melting Point261 - 264 °C
      pH value4 - 7 (H₂O, 25 °C)
      Bulk density340 kg/m3
      Solubility40 g/l
      Dimensions
      Materials Information
      Toxicological Information
      LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 1503 mg/kg
      Safety Information according to GHS
      Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
      Hazard Pictogram(s)
      Hazard Statement(s)H302: Harmful if swallowed.
      H330: Fatal if inhaled.
      H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
      Precautionary Statement(s)P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
      P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
      P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
      P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
      P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
      P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
      Signal WordDanger
      Storage class6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
      WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
      Disposal9
      Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
      Safety Information
      Categories of dangervery toxic, mutagenic
      Product Usage Statements
      Storage and Shipping Information
      StorageStore at +5°C to +30°C.
      Packaging Information
      Transport Information
      Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2811 , 6.1, I
      Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2811 , 6.1, I
      Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2811 , 6.1, I
      Supplemental Information
      Specifications
      Assay (perchloric acid titration, calculated on dried substance)≥ 98 %
      Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum)passes test
      Absorption maximum λmax. (methanol)524 - 527 nm
      Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.05 g/l; methanol; calc. on dried substance)155 - 170
      TLC-Testpasses test
      Loss on drying (130 °C, 4 h)≤ 8 %
      Global Trade Item Number
      Catalogue Number GTIN
      1116150001 04022536133928