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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Bromocresol Green, ACS
Description
Bromocresol Green is used in a variety of colorimetric detection technologies. It is used as a tracking dye for DNA agarose gel electrophoresis, in protein determinations and in charge-transfer complexation processes. In TLC, it is used for visualization of the compounds with functional groups whose pKa is below 5.0. And it is ready-to-use spray and dip reagent for chromatography.
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Bromocresol Green is used in a variety of colorimetric detection technologies. It is used as a tracking dye for DNA agarose gel electrophoresis, in protein determinations and in charge-transfer complexation processes. In TLC, it is used for visualization of the compounds with functional groups whose pKa is below 5.0. And it is ready-to-use spray and dip reagent for chromatography.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, methyl cellosolve.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 225°C (decomposition) |
Beilstein | 372527 |
Merck Index | 14,1386 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol,methyl cellosolve. |
Formula Weight | 698.04 |
Grade | ACS |
Color | Brown to Yellow |
Quantity | 25 g |
Physical Form | Powder |
Chemical Name or Material | Bromocresol Green |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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N28L040 | Certificate of Analysis | 03/03/2025 | J65225.06,J65225.14 |
Y01K022 | Certificate of Analysis | 14/11/2024 | J65225.06,J65225.14 |
W04K009 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/09/2024 | J65225.06,J65225.14 |
R15K038 | Certificate of Analysis | 24/05/2024 | J65225.06,J65225.14 |
M25K035 | Certificate of Analysis | 02/02/2024 | J65225.06,J65225.14 |
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