5.08741

DAPI Stain - CAS 28718-90-3 - Calbiochem

A 5 mg/ml (14.27 mM) sterile-filtered solution of DAPI, 2HCl in H₂O.

• Synonym(s): 4ʹ,6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole, 2HCl, 2-(4-Amidinophenyl)-1H-indole-6-carboxamidine, 2HCl, 2-(4-Carbamimidoylphenyl)-1H-indole-6-carboximidamide, 2HCl, DAPI, ≥97% by HPLC, in H₂O, DAPI Stain - CAS 28718-90-3 - Calbiochem
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₆H₁₅N₅ · 2HCl
• CAS Number: 28718-90-3
• Molecular Weight: 350.25
• MDL number: MFCD00012681

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• assay: ≥97% (HPLC)
• form: liquid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles; protect from light
• fluorescence: λ_ex ~359 nm; λ_em ~461 nm
• storage temp.: −20°C
• InChI: 1S/C16H15N5.2ClH/c17-15(18)10-3-1-9(2-4-10)13-7-11-5-6-12(16(19)20)8-14(11)21-13;;/h1-8,21H,(H3,17,18)(H3,19,20);2*1H
• InChI key: FPNZBYLXNYPRLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Cells are typically stained at 1 µg/ml.

Cell-permeable DNA-binding dye. Binds preferentially to DNA rich in adenine and thymine. Used in flow cytometry for measuring nuclear DNA content or for sorting isolated chromosomes. Useful for microscopic detection of nuclei and nuclear DNA in normal and apoptotic cells. Can also be used to detect mycoplasma. A reversible inhibitor of S-adenosyl-L-methionine decarboxylase and diamine oxidase. Cells are typically stained at 1 µg/ml.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes

Primary Target
DNA

Reversible: yes

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Physical form

A 5 mg/ml (14.27 mM) sterile-filtered solution of DAPI, 2HCl (Cat. No. 268298) in H₂O.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Aliquots are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Mathieu, C., et al. 1995. Exp. Cell Res.216, 13.
Cubria, C., et al. 1994. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C.105, 251.
Hotz, M.A., et al. 1994. Cytometry15, 237.
Lee, L.S., and Garnett, H.M. 1993. J. Biochem. Biophys. Methods26, 249.
Miller, T., et al. 1993. Biotechniques15, 1042.

Gray, J.W., et al. 1982. Science238, 323.
Hessling, J.J., et al. 1980. J. Immunol. Methods38, 315.

Russels, W.C., et al. 1975. Nature253, 461.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H317
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313 - P362 + P364
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable