Ethidium Bromide

3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, EtBr, Homidium bromide

Liquid

In H₂O (1 mg/ml)

1239-45-8

N/A

C₂₁H₂₀BrN₃

394.31

NA

N/A

Protect from light and air

A gel staining agent

+4°C

gel pack

12 months

MFCD00011724

14710

Buffer and Solution

Ethidium Bromide C21H20BrN3 CAS 1239-45-8 is used for detection of DNA in electrophoresis. Be careful not to contaminate your laboratory wit EtBr as it is genotoxic. The best way to detect Ethidium Bromide contamination is to use a UV black light. The EtBr stain can be safely removed with bleach of sodium hypochlorite, NAOCl that will destroy the Ethidium. GENTAUR's EtBr Destroyer Bag or sprayer will reduce it to a non mutagenic non fluorescent solution.