| Alternate Names | Acridine Orange base; 3,6-Bis(dimethylamino)acridine; Solvent Orange 15 |
| Application | Acridine Orange Stain is a fluorescent nucleic acid binding dye which interacts with both DNA and RNA |
| CAS Number | 494-38-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 265.35 |
| Molecular Formula |
C17H19N3
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).
Acridine Orange Stain is a fluorescent nucleic acid binding dye which interacts with both DNA and RNA. When bound to DNA, it emits green fluorescence (Em=525 nm) and when bound to RNA, it emits red fluorescence (Em=~650 nm).
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Physical State | Solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (partly ), and 1 N HCl (1 mg/mL). |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
| Melting Point | 165° C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 468.58° C |
| Density |
1.17 g/cm3
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| Refractive Index |
n20D 1.71
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| IC50 | Amyloid beta 42 fibril formation IC50 = 600 nM; R3230AC IC50 = 12.2 µM (human) |
| pK Values |
pKb: 9.97 (Predicted)
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SAFETY INFORMATION
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | AR7600000 |
| PubChem CID | 62344 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005029 |
| EC Number | 200-614-0 |
| Beilstein Registry | 0020916 |
| SMILES | CN(C)C1=CC2=C(C= C1)C=C3C=CC(=CC3=N2)N(C)C |