65-61-2
Product Name:
ACRIDINE ORANGE
Formula:
C17H20ClN3
Synonyms:
3,6-Bis(dimethylamino)acridine hydrochloride;Acridine Orange - CAS 65-61-2 - Calbiochem;AO, 3,6- bis(Dimethylamino)acridine, HCl
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Chemical Classes | Dyes -> Acridine Dyes |
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H341:Germ cell mutagenicity |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P405:Store locked up. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 301.8 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 3 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 301.1345753 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 301.1345753 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 19.4 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 21 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 298 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 2 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
A cationic cytochemical stain specific for cell nuclei, especially DNA. It is used as a supravital stain and in fluorescence cytochemistry. It may cause mutations in microorganisms.