4',6'-Diamidino-2-phenylindole dihydrochloride (DAPI dihydrochloride), Calbiochem®

Supplier: MilliporeSigma

Synonyms: 2-(4-Amidinophenyl)indole-6-carboxamidine DihydrochlorideDAPI.2HCl2-(4-Carbamimidoylphenyl)indole-6-carboximidamide Dihydrochloride

268298-10MG 268298-10MG
80051-386EA 314.31 USD
80051-386 CA80051-386
4',6'-Diamidino-2-phenylindole dihydrochloride (DAPI dihydrochloride), Calbiochem®
4',6'-Diamidino-2-phenylindole dihydrochloride (DAPI dihydrochloride)

Cell-permeable DNA-binding dye specific for DNA that binds preferentially to DNA rich in adenine and thymine


Excitation maximum: 359nm. Emission maximum: 461nm.


Used in flow cytometry for measuring nuclear DNA content or for sorting isolated chromosomes. Useful for microscopic detection of nuclei and nuclear DNA in apoptotic cells. Can also be used to detect mycoplasma. A reversible inhibitor of S-adenosyl-L-methionine decarboxylase and diamine oxidase.

Formula: C₁₆H₁₅N₅·2HCl
MW: 350.25 g/mol
MDL Number: MFCD00012681
CAS Number: 28718-90-3

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