46-Diamidino-2-phenylindole dihydrochloride

Laboratory reagent


Synonym:  DAPI
Linear Formula:  C16H15N5 · 2HCl
Molecular Weight:  350.25 g/mol
CAS Number: 28718-90-3

Properties

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315,H317,H335
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P271 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352
Symbol
Signal word Warning
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
DAPI is a fluorescent dye that binds selectively to double-stranded DNA and forms strongly fluorescent DNA-DAPI complexes with high specificity.