Invitrogen™ Acridine Orange

Cell-permeant nucleic acid binding dye

Brand:  Invitrogen™ A1301

Product Code. 10553053

Description

Acridine Orange emits green fluorescence when bound to dsDNA and red fluorescence when bound to ssDNA or RNA. This unique characteristic makes acridine orange useful for cell-cycle studies. Acridine orange has also been used as a lysosomal dye. This dye is available in solution (A-3568).

Apoptosis, Cell Analysis, Cell Cycle, Cell Structure, Cell Tracing & Tracking, Cell Viability & Cytotoxicity, Cell Viability, Proliferation & Function, DNA Fragmentation, Nucleus, Nucleoli & Nuclear Envelope, Organelle Tracing

Specifications

• Color: Orange
• Excitation Wavelength Range: 500⁄526 (DNA), 460⁄650 (RNA)
• For Use With (Equipment): Fluorescence Microscope
• Detection Method: Fluorescent
• Product Type: Dye

• Content And Storage: Store at room temperature and protect from light.
• Dye Type: Cell-Permeant
• Quantity: 1g
• Shipping Condition: Room Temperature
• SubCellular Localization: Nucleic Acids, Nucleus

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• acridine orange

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : acridine orange

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.