| Bioactivity | Methyl Green is a potent fluorescent dye. Methyl Green is a DNA stains of cells and electrophoretic gels. Methyl Green can be used as a stain for direct measuring of viability by both microscopy and flow cytometry, with peaks at 633 and 677 nm[1][2]. |
| Name | Methyl Green |
| CAS | 14855-76-6 |
| Formula | C27H35BrClN3 |
| Molar Mass | 516.94 |
| 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]. 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. |