Dimidium bromide

Synonym(s):3,8-Diamino-5-methyl- 6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide;3,8-Diamino-5-methyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide;Dimidium bromide;phenanthridinium 1553;Trypadine

CAS NO.：518-67-2
Empirical Formula: C20H18BrN3
Molecular Weight: 380.28
MDL number: MFCD00011757
EINECS: 208-256-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-04-26 14:50:00

What is Dimidium bromide?

Chemical properties

Dark red crystals, crystalline powder. slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform, dichloromethane and methanol.

The Uses of Dimidium bromide

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

What are the applications of Application

Dimidium bromide is an intercalating probe for nucleic acids

What are the applications of Application

Dimidium Bromide -Disulphine Blue Indicator is used as a general chemical reagent. It is used in two phase method for anionic surfactants determination.It has wide range of application so follow apropriate direction as per application protocol.
Appearance: Blue coloured liquid may have slight green tinge.
Solubility: Miscible with water

Properties of Dimidium bromide

Melting point:	243-248 °C(lit.)
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form	Powder
color	Dark red to purple
Water Solubility	Soluble in water.
BRN	3809779
CAS DataBase Reference	518-67-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Dimidium bromide

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.