| Description | DAPI Dihydrochloride (FxCycle Violet) is a cell-permeable fluorescent probe by binding in the minor grove of A-T rich sequences of DNA, used to stain DNA and chromosomes, with a preference for adenine and thymine rich DNA. |
| Synonyms | FxCycle Violet, 4',6-二脒基-2-苯基吲哚二盐酸盐, 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole |
| molecular weight | 350.24 |
| Molecular formula | C16H17Cl2N5 |
| CAS | 28718-90-3 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | H2O: 5 mg/mL (14.27 mM), Sonication is recommended. DMSO: 100 mg/mL (285.51 mM) |
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