Product Description: Methyl Green zinc chloride is a potent fluorescent dye. Methyl Green zinc chloride is a DNA stains of cells and electrophoretic gels. Methyl Green zinc chloride can be used as direct measuring of viability by both microscopy and flow cytometry, with peaks at 633 and 677 nm[1][2].
Formula: C27H35N3.Br.xCl2Zn.Cl
References: [1]Prieto D, et, al. A fast, low cost, and highly efficient fluorescent DNA labeling method using methyl green. Histochem Cell Biol. 2014 Sep;142(3):335-45./[2]Kim SK, et, al. Methyl green. A DNA major-groove binding drug. FEBS Lett. 1993 Jan 2;315(1):61-4.
CAS Number: 7114-03-6
Molecular Weight: N/A
Research Area: Others
Solubility: H2O : 2.5 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)
Target: DNA Stain