CA Index Name: Quinolinium, 1-(2-ethoxy-2-ox-oethyl)-6-methoxy-, bromide (1:1)
Other Names: 1-(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-6-methoxy-quinolinium bromide; (6-Methoxyquinolinio)acetic acid ethyl ester bromide; MQAE; Quinolinium, 1-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-6-methoxy-, bromide
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Quinoline
Molecular Formula: C14H16BrNO3
Molecular Weight: 326.19
Physical Form: White powder
Solubility: Soluble in water, methanol, dimethyl sulfoxide
Melting Point: 177-179 °C
Absorption (λmax): 350 nm
Emission (λmax): 460 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic method
Staining Applications: Chloride ions
Biological Applications: Chloride indicator; diagnosis of diseases caused by elemental imbalances; detecting cancer cells, spores, stress biomarkers
Industrial Applications: Pulp fiber products
Safety / Toxicity: Reproductive toxicity