Dimidium bromide, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Dimidium bromide acts as an inhibitor of L-cell growth. It is also used as a fluorescent probe for nucleic acids. It is also useful in the determination of cationic surfactants. It is also used as an intercalating agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Dimidium bromide acts as an inhibitor of L-cell growth. It is also used as a fluorescent probe for nucleic acids. It is also useful in the determination of cationic surfactants. It is also used as an intercalating agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 518-67-2
• Molecular Formula: C20H18BrN3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 380.29
• MDL Number: MFCD00011757
• InChI Key: MQOKYEROIFEEBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: dimidium bromide, trypadine, 3,8-diamino-5-methyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, phenanthridinium 1553, phenanthridinium compound 1553, phenanthridinium, 3,8-diamino-5-methyl-6-phenyl-, bromide, 2,7-diamino-10-methyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, 3,8-diamino-5-methyl-6-phenylphenanthridin-5-ium bromide, phenanthridium 1553
• PubChem CID: 68207
• IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-6-phenylphenanthridin-5-ium-3,8-diamine;bromide
• SMILES: [Br-].C[N+]1=C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C2=CC(N)=CC=C2C2=CC=C(N)C=C12

• Melting Point: 230°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 1 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 380.31
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: Dimidium bromide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Dimidium bromide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dimidium bromide

RUO – Research Use Only