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DAPI (Hydrochloride)

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DETAILS

  • Synonyms: AGN-PC-0JPML1, 2-(4-Amidinophenyl)indole-6-carboxamidine Dihydrochloride
  • Cas Number: 28718-90-3
  • References: Otto, F. (1990). DAPI staining of fixed cells for high-resolution flow cytometry of nuclear DNA. Methods in cell biology, 33, 105-110. Kapuscinski, J. (1995). DAPI: a DNA-specific fluorescent probe. Biotechnic & Histochemistry, 70(5), 220-233. Porter, K. G., & Feig, Y. S. (1980). The use of DAPI for identifying and counting aquatic microflora1. Limnology and oceanography, 25(5), 943-948.
  • Application: FA, FC
  • Formulation: Crystalline solid
  • Chemical Name: 2-(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)-1H-indole-6-carboximidamide;dihydrochloride
  • Molecular Weight: 350.3
  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5 2HCl
  • Storage Conditions: Product should be kept at -20°C.
  • Pubchem Openeye Can Smiles: C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC3=C(N2)C=C(C=C3)C(=N)N)C(=N)N.Cl.Cl

DESCRIPTION

DAPI is a cell-permeable fluorescent stain that binds to the A-T rich regions of DNA and less strongly to RNA as well. It has an absorption maximum at the 358 nm (ultraviolet) wavelength and an emission maximum at 461 nm (blue) when bound to DNA.