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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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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1.11615.0001 Glass bottle 1 g
1.11615.0010 Glass bottle 10 g
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
1.11615.0001 04022536133928
1.11615.0010 04022536133935