Propidium Iodide

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Description

Propidium iodide (PI) is a red-fluorescent nucleic acid stain used for identifying dead cells in assays like flow cytometry and microscopy. Its fluorescence intensifies upon DNA/RNA binding, shifting its Ex/Em peaks, making it vital for viability studies in both in vitro and in vivo research contexts.

Research Area

Cell Biology

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Key Properties

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Target	Substrate / Probe
Molecular Weight	668.4
Purity	>95%
CAS Number	25535-16-4
Formula	C₂₇H₃₄I₂N₄
SMILES	[I-].[I-].CC[N+](C)(CC)CCC[n+]1c(-c2ccccc2)c2cc(N)ccc2c2ccc(N)cc12

Storage & Handling

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Storage	-20°C
Form/Appearance	powder
Expiration Date	12 months from date of receipt.
Disclaimer	For research use only

Alternative Names

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inhibit, Inhibitor, Propidium, Propidium Iodide, PI

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Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

104981 ↗

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