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Propidium Iodide | CAS 25535-16-4
| Catalog Number | A19-0101 |
| Category | DNA Stains |
| Molecular Formula | C27H34I2N4 |
| Molecular Weight | 668.41 |
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Product Introduction
Propidium Iodide (PI) is a red fluorescent DNA intercalating dye that stains dead or membrane-compromised cells. It’s widely used for cell cycle analysis and apoptosis detection.
Chemical Information
Product Specification
| Synonyms | PI; 3,8-diamino-5-[3-(diethylmethylammonio)propyl]-6-phenyl-phenanthridinium diiodide |
| Purity | ≥90% |
| IUPAC Name | 3-(3,8-diamino-6-phenylphenanthridin-5-ium-5-yl)propyl-diethyl-methylazanium;diiodide |
| Canonical SMILES | CC[N+](C)(CC)CCC[N+]1=C2C=C(C=CC2=C3C=CC(=CC3=C1C4=CC=CC=C4)N)N.[I-].[I-] |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C27H33N4.2HI/c1-4-31(3,5-2)17-9-16-30-26-19-22(29)13-15-24(26)23-14-12-21(28)18-25(23)27(30)20-10-7-6-8-11-20;;/h6-8,10-15,18-19,29H,4-5,9,16-17,28H2,1-3H3;2*1H/q+1;;/p-1 |
| InChIKey | XJMOSONTPMZWPB-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| Appearance | Dark Red Solid |
| Melting Point | 220-225°C (dec.) |
| Excitation | 488-535 nm |
| Emission | 617 nm |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
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