| Bioactivity | Methyl Green zinc chloride is a potent fluorescent dye. Methyl Green zinc chloride is a DNA stains of cells and electrophoretic gels. Methyl Green zinc chloride can be used as direct measuring of viability by both microscopy and flow cytometry, with peaks at 633 and 677 nm[1][2]. |
| Name | Methyl Green zinc chloride |
| CAS | 7114-03-6 |
| Formula | C27H35N3.Br.xCl2Zn.Cl |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Prieto D, et, al. A fast, low cost, and highly efficient fluorescent DNA labeling method using methyl green. Histochem Cell Biol. 2014 Sep;142(3):335-45. [2]. Kim SK, et, al. Methyl green. A DNA major-groove binding drug. FEBS Lett. 1993 Jan 2;315(1):61-4. |