Thermo Scientific Chemicals Methyl Green, zinc chloride

Product Code. 15494099

Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J61509.14

Description

CAS: 7114-03-6 | C27H35Cl4N3Zn | 608.78 g/mol

Methyl Green is a DNA stain used as a tracking dye in acid buffers for electrophoresis. It helps differentiate bacteria and is also a tissue stain for nucleoli and mitochondria in tissues. It is used with Bismarck Brown frequently.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methyl Green is a DNA stain used as a tracking dye in acid buffers for electrophoresis. It helps differentiate bacteria and is also a tissue stain for nucleoli and mitochondria in tissues. It is used with Bismarck Brown frequently.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol or methanol

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7114-03-6
• Molecular Formula: C27H35Cl4N3Zn
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 608.78
• MDL Number: MFCD00151094
• InChI Key: ZKOGXCSOLMZRAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-J
• Synonym: C.I. 42590
• PubChem CID: 131675247
• IUPAC Name: zinc;[4-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-(4-dimethylazaniumylidenecyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]phenyl]-ethyl-dimethylazanium;bromide;trichloride
• SMILES: CC[N+](C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=C2C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)N(C)C.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Zn+2].[Br-]

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Beilstein: 3914106
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ethanol or methanol
• Formula Weight: 653.24
• Color: Green
• Quantity: 25 g
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl Green, zinc chloride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methyl Green, zinc chloride

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl Green, zinc chloride

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only