Ethidium Bromide
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Transport classification
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CAS Number
1239-45-8
Chemical name
Ethidium Bromide
Molecular formula
C21H20BrN3
Molecular weight
394.3 g/mol
Synonyms
Homidium bromide; Dromilac; 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide; EtBr; Ethydium bromide; Bromure d'homidium; Bromuro de homidio; Homidii bromidum; 2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide; 2,7-Diamino-9-phenyl-10-ethylphenanthridinium bromide; 2,7-Diamino-9-phenylphenanthridine ethobromide; RD 1572
InChIKey
ZMMJGEGLRURXTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID
14710
Signal word
Danger
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Hazard statements
H302, H330, H341
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Melting Point
238–240 °C
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Density
0.34 g/cm³
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Flash Point
100.0 °C
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Vapor Pressure
Estimated value, unit not specified
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