| Bioactivity | Merbromin acts as a topical antiseptic for minor cuts and scrapes and as a biological dye. Merbromin is a potent inhibitor against Zika virus (ZIKV) replication. Merbromin shows anti-ZIKV potency through ZIKVpro inhibition[1]. |
| Name | Merbromin |
| CAS | 129-16-8 |
| Formula | C20H10Br2HgNa2O6 |
| Molar Mass | 752.67 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
| Reference | [1]. Xiangling Cui , et al. Identification of Theaflavin-3,3'-Digallate as a Novel Zika Virus Protease Inhibitor. Front Pharmacol. 2020 Oct 21;11:514313. |