| Description | Methyl purple is an introduced quinone-imide redox dye that has been shown to be an exceptionally sensitive monitor of photosystem I activity in chloroplasts. |
| molecular weight | 397.99 |
| Molecular formula | C24H32ClN3 |
| CAS | 8004-87-3 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 2 mg/ml |
| References | 1. 1. Graan T , Ort D R , Prince R C . Methyl purple, an exceptionally sensitive monitor of chloroplast photosystem I turnover: physical properties and synthesis[J]. Analytical Biochemistry, 1985, 144(1):193-198. |