Methyl Green zinc chloride salt

Synonym(s):Ethyl green zinc chloride double salt;Methyl green zinc chloride double salt (C.I. 42590)

CAS NO.：7114-03-6
Empirical Formula: C27H35BrCl3N3Zn
Molecular Weight: 653.23
MDL number: MFCD00151094
EINECS: 230-415-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-07 19:09:42

Methyl Green zinc chloride salt Structural

What is Methyl Green zinc chloride salt?

Chemical properties

maroon to reddish-brown crystals

The Uses of Methyl Green zinc chloride salt

Methyl Green is a DNA stain used as a tracking dye in acid buffers for electrophoresis. It helps differentiate bacteria and is also a tissue stain for nucleoli and mitochondria in tissues. It is used with Bismarck Brown frequently.

What are the applications of Application

Methyl Green is a DNA stain used as a tracking dye in acid buffers for electrophoresis

Purification Methods

Crystallise the dye from hot water. [Beilstein 13 IV 2286.]

Properties of Methyl Green zinc chloride salt

Melting point:	>300 °C(lit.)
storage temp.	Store at RT.
solubility	Soluble in water, ethanol; insoluble in xylene
form	Solid
color	Green
PH Range	Yellow (0.1) to greenish-blue (2.3)
Water Solubility	70 g/L (20 ºC)
λmax	629 nm, 423 nm
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Biological Applications	Detecting phosphates,polyphosphates,tocopherol,tocopherol acetate

Safety information for Methyl Green zinc chloride salt

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.