Methyl Green

• UNSPSC Description:

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

• Target Antigen:

  DNA Stain

• Type:

  Dye Reagents

• Related Pathways:

  Cell Cycle/DNA Damage

• Field of Research:

  Others

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/methyl-green.html

• Solubility:

  DMSO : 125 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

• Smiles:

  C[N+](C)(CC)C1=CC=C(/C(C2=CC=C(N(C)C)C=C2)=C3C=C/C(C=C\3)=[N+](C)\C)C=C1.[Br-].[Cl-]

• Molecular Weight:

  516.94

• References & Citations:

  [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.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)

• Clinical Information:

  No Development Reported

• CAS Number:

  14855-76-6