Acridine Orange hydrochloride

Product: MK-0974

Acridine Orange hydrochloride Summary

Description
Biological Activity
Cell and organelle membrane permeable nucleic acid binding dye. Emits green fluorescence when bound to double stranded DNA and red fluorescence when bound to RNA or single stranded DNA. Used in cell cycle and apoptosis studies and as a lysosomal dye.

Technical Data
M.Wt: 301.81
Formula: C17H19N3.HCl
Solubility: Soluble to 100 mM in water and to 100 mM in DMSO
Purity: >99 %
CAS No: 65-61-2

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

Storage
Store at room temperature.

PMID: 8910375