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DAPI
4,6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole, dihydrochloride; CAS 28718-90-3
DAPI (4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole) is a cell-impermeant blue fluorescent DNA stain that binds to AT-rich regions in the minor groove, universally used for nuclear counterstaining in fixed cells and identifying dead cells in live samples.
  • AT-Rich Minor Groove Binder: 20-fold fluorescence enhancement upon dsDNA binding (Kd ~100 nM)
  • UV Excitation/Blue Emission: Ex/Em = 358/461 nm, compatible with DAPI filter sets
  • Nuclear Counterstain Standard: Cell-impermeant for fixed cell nuclear visualization
  • Dead Cell Indicator: Membrane impermeability restricts staining to compromised cells in live samples
DAPI spectrum. DAPI is a fluorescent compound with an excitation peak at 359 nm and an emission peak at 457 nm. Other spectra of interest include: Hoechst 33258, Hoechst 33342, and Propidium iodide. DAPI (4,6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole) belongs to the following categories: Cell Cycle Assays, Nucleus, DAPI - Blue Fluorescent DNA Stain, Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACS), and Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
DAPI spectrum. DAPI is a fluorescent compound with an excitation peak at 359 nm and an emission peak at 457 nm. Other spectra of interest include: Hoechst 33258, Hoechst 33342, and Propidium iodide. DAPI (4,6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole) belongs to the following categories: Cell Cycle Assays, Nucleus, DAPI - Blue Fluorescent DNA Stain, Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACS), and Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
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1751010 mg
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17511100 mg
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1751325 mg
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Physical properties

Molecular weight350.25
SolventWater
Spectral properties

Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1)
27000
Excitation (nm)359
Emission (nm)457
Storage, safety and handling

Certificate of OriginDownload PDF
H-phraseH303, H313, H340
Hazard symbolT
Intended useResearch Use Only (RUO)
R-phraseR20, R21, R68
StorageFreeze (< -15 °C); Minimize light exposure
UNSPSC41116134
CAS28718-90-3
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