DAPI (hydrochloride) (solution), CAS 28718-90-3

Formulation: A solution in DMSO

Formal Name: 2-[4-(aminoiminomethyl)phenyl]-1H-indole-6-carboximidamide, dihydrochloride

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C16H15N5 • 2HCl

Formula Weight: 350,3

Shelf life (days): 730

CAS Number: 28718-90-3

Notes: DAPI is a fluorescent DNA probe.{22440,22441} It forms a fluorescent complex by attaching in the minor groove of adenine and thymine-rich sequences of DNA.{22440} DAPI displays excitation/emission maxima of 347/453 nm, respectively. It has been commonly used as a cell viability dye and as a counterstain for DNA and chromosomes in fluorescent microscopy and flow cytometry applications.{22440,22441}

• SKU: CAY40796-1
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 40796-1
• Package Unit: 1 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK
• Application: Fluorescence