Acridine Orange base
ALDRICH/235474 - Dye content 75 %
Synonym: 3,6-
CAS Number: 494-38-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C17H19N3
Molecular Weight: 265.35
MDL Number: MFCD00005029
Linear Formula: C17H19N3
Product Type: Chemical
| ε (extinction coefficient) | ≥14000 at 227-233 nm |
| ≥20000 at 289-295 nm | |
| ≥35000 at 486-492 nm | |
| ≥40000 at 266-272 nm | |
| λmax | 488 nm |
| application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
| composition | Dye content, 75% |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C17H19N3/c1-19(2)14-7- |
| InChI key | DPKHZNPWBDQZCN-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 165 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CN(C)c1ccc2cc3ccc(cc3nc2c |
| solubility | 1 M HCl: 1 mg/mL, clear |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| technique(s) | microbe id | staining: suitable |
| Application: | Acridine orange has also been used as a lysosomal dye. It is widely used to detect the presence of homeopathic potencies. |
| General description: | Acridine Orange base (3,6-Bis(dimethylamino)ac |
| Packaging: | 5, 25 g in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 165 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| Colour Index Number | 46005 |
| UNSPSC | 12171500 |

