Methyl green

Names

[ Name ]:
Methyl green

[Synonym ]:
ethyl green zinc chloride salt
[4-([4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]{4-[ethyl(dimethyl)ammonio]phenyl}methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene](dimethyl)ammonium bromide chloride dichlorozinc (1:1:1:1)
4-((4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl)(4-(dimethyliminio)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl)-N-ethyl-N,N-dimethylanilinium bromide chloride, compound with zinc chloride
light green b
methyl green,for microscopy
methyl green,zinc chloride
EINECS 230-415-4
benzenaminium, 4-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl][4-(dimethyliminio)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]methyl]-N-ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-, bromide chloride, zinc salt (1:1:3:1)
methyl green,zinc chloride salt
MFCD00151094
4-{[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl][4-(dimethyliminio)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl}-N-ethyl-N,N-dimethylanilinium zinc bromide chloride (1:1:1:3)
methyl green,certified
double green sf

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Methyl Green zinc chloride is a potent fluorescent dye. Methyl Green zinc chloride is a DNA stains of cells and electrophoretic gels. Methyl Green zinc chloride can be used as direct measuring of viability by both microscopy and flow cytometry, with peaks at 633 and 677 nm[1][2].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. Prieto D, et, al. A fast, low cost, and highly efficient fluorescent DNA labeling method using methyl green. Histochem Cell Biol. 2014 Sep;142(3):335-45.

[2]. Kim SK, et, al. Methyl green. A DNA major-groove binding drug. FEBS Lett. 1993 Jan 2;315(1):61-4.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Melting Point ]:
>300 °C(lit.)

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₂₇H₃₅BrCl₃N₃Zn

[ Molecular Weight ]:
653.259

[ Exact Mass ]:
649.037109

[ PSA ]:
6.25000

[ LogP ]:
0.36490

[ Storage condition ]:
Store at RT.

[ Stability ]:
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

[ Water Solubility ]:
70 G/L (20 ºC)

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H315-H319-H335

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P261-P305 + P351 + P338

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves

[ Hazard Codes ]:
C:Corrosive;N:Dangerousfortheenvironment;

[ Risk Phrases ]:
R22;R34;R50/53

[ Safety Phrases ]:
26-36-61-60-45-36/37/39

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ RTECS ]:
QD2160000

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