CA Index Name: Acridinium, 3,6-bis(dimethylamino)-10-nonyl-, bromide (1:1)
Other Names: Acridinium, 3,6-bis(dimethylamino)-10-nonyl-, bromide; 10-nonyl acridine orange; A 1372; Acridine Orange 10-nonyl bromide; Nonylacridine orange; NAO
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Acridine
Molecular Formula: C26H38BrN3
Molecular Weight: 472.50
Physical Form: Orange-red powder
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, methanol, dimethyl sulfoxide
Melting Point: > 250 °C
Absorption (λmax): 495 nm
Emission (λmax): 519 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic method
Staining Applications: Mitochondria; liposomes; nerve terminals; cardiolipin; blood cells
Biological Applications: Detecting cardiolipin; mitochondrial membrane potential risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiotoxicity, prostate, cancer; apoptosis assay; drug screening assay; hematotoxicity assay; treating arthritic disorders; in photodynamic therapy; ophthalmic applications
Industrial Applications: Not reported
Safety / Toxicity: No data available