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Pyronin Y, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Pyronin Y is a cationic dye that intercalates RNA and is visible as a red band during electrophoresis. It has also been shown to accumulate in mitochondria of viable cells. In conjuction with Methyl Green or Nancy-520, Pyronin Y can be used as a fluorescent differential stain of nucleic acids in paraffin tissue sections.
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Pyronin Y is a cationic dye that intercalates RNA and is visible as a red band during electrophoresis. It has also been shown to accumulate in mitochondria of viable cells. In conjuction with Methyl Green or Nancy-520, Pyronin Y can be used as a fluorescent differential stain of nucleic acids in paraffin tissue sections.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Also soluble in methyl cellosolve (9 mg/mL) and ethanol (3 mg/mL).
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 250°C to 260°C |
Beilstein | 3795789 |
Merck Index | 14,8007 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Also soluble in methyl cellosolve (9mg/mL) and ethanol (3mg/mL). |
Formula Weight | 302.8 |
Color | Green |
Quantity | 5 g |
Physical Form | Crystalline Powder |
Chemical Name or Material | Pyronin Y |
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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R25J010 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/07/2023 | J61068.03,J61068.06,J61068.09 |
Safety and Handling
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- Pyronin Y
- Warning
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3,6-bis(dimethylamino)xanthylium chloride
RUO – Research Use Only
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