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CAS No.: | 1239-45-8 |
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Name: | Ethidium bromide |
Article Data: | 9 |
Molecular Structure: | |
Formula: | C21H20BrN3 |
Molecular Weight: | 394.314 |
Synonyms: | 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridiniumbromide (6CI);Phenanthridinium, 3,8-diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenyl-, bromide(8CI,9CI);2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide;2,7-Diamino-9-phenyl-10-ethylphenanthridinium bromide;2,7-Diamino-9-phenylphenanthridine ethobromide;Dromilac;Homidium bromide; |
EINECS: | 214-984-6 |
Density: | g/cm3 |
Melting Point: | 260-262 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
Flash Point: | >100°C |
Solubility: | 40 g/L (25 °C) in water |
Appearance: | Purple/maroon crystalline powder |
Hazard Symbols: | T, T+ |
Risk Codes: | 23-68-36/37/38-26-21/22-22 |
Safety: | 36/37-45-36/37/39-28A-26-22-28 |
Transport Information: | UN 2811 6.1/PG 1 |
PSA: | 55.92000 |
LogP: | 2.29820 |
Molecular Structure:
Molecular Formula: C21H20BrN3
Molecular Weight: 394.3076
IUPAC Name: 5-Ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridin-5-ium-3,8-diamine bromide
Synonyms of Ethidium bromide (CAS NO.1239-45-8): 2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide 2,7-Diamino-9-phenyl-10-ethylphenanthridinium bromide ; 2,7-Diamino-9-phenylphenanthridine ethobromide ; 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide ; AI3-62997 ; Bromure d'homidium ; Bromure d'homidium [INN-French] ; Bromuro de homidio ; Bromuro de homidio [INN-Spanish] ; CCRIS 1017 ; Dromilac ; EINECS 214-984-6 ; Ethydium bromide ; HSDB 7297 ; Homidii bromidum ; Homidii bromidum [INN-Latin] ; Homidium bromide ; NSC 268986 ; RD 1572 ; UNII-059NUO2Z1L ; 3,8-Diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide ; 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide ; Phenanthridinium, 3,8-diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenyl-, bromide
CAS NO: 1239-45-8
Classification Code: Drug / Therapeutic Agent ; Mutation data ; Tumor data
Melting point: 260-262 °C
H bond acceptors: 3
H bond donors: 4
Freely Rotating Bonds: 4
Polar Surface Area: 10.36 Å2
Water solubility: 40 g/L (25 ºC)
Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
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mouse | LD50 | subcutaneous | 110mg/kg (110mg/kg) | Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology. Vol. 46, Pg. 285, 1952. | |
mouse | LDLo | intraperitoneal | 20mg/kg (20mg/kg) | Cancer Research. Vol. 34, Pg. 2699, 1974. |
EPA Genetic Toxicology Program.
Hazard Codes of Ethidium bromide (CAS NO.1239-45-8): T,T+
Risk Statements: 23-68-36/37/38-26-21/22
R23: Toxic by inhalation.
R68: Possible risk of irreversible effects.
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R26: Very toxic by inhalation.
R21/22: Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Statements: 45-36/37/39-26-22-28
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S22: Do not breathe dust.
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds.
RIDADR: UN 2811 6.1/PG 1
WGK Germany :3
RTECS: SF7950000
F: 8-9
HazardClass: 6.1
PackingGroup: I
HS Code: 29339990
Poison by intraperitoneal and subcutaneous routes. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NOx and Br−. See also BROMIDES.
Ethidium bromide (CAS NO.1239-45-8) is a purple/maroon crystalline powder and it is stable. It is partially soluble in cold water. It should keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.