CA Index Name: Phenanthridinium, 3,8-diamino-5-hexyl-6-phenyl-, iodide (1:1)
Other Names: Phenanthridinium, 3,8-diamino-5-hexyl-6-phenyl-, iodide; Hexidium iodide
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Phenanthridine
Molecular Formula: C25H28IN3
Molecular Weight: 497.42
Physical Form: Solid
Solubility: Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, water
Melting Point: > 250 °C
Absorption (λmax): 518 nm. 482 nm
Emission (λmax): 600 nm, 625 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic method
Staining Applications: Nucleic acids; bacteria; fungi; microorganisms; nuclei
Biological Applications: Detecting nucleic acids; microbes; molds; nucleic acid binding proteins; polynucleotides; pRB in single cells; carrying out polymerase chain reaction (PCR); measuring membrane potential
Industrial Applications: Not reported
Safety / Toxicity: No data available