| Description | para-iodoHoechst 33258 is part of a family of blue fluorescent dyes used to stain DNA. Hoechst 33258 is a cell dye for DNA quantitation. |
| molecular weight | 534.39 |
| Molecular formula | C25H23IN6 |
| CAS | 158013-43-5 |
| 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: 20.5 mg/mL (38.36 mM), Sonication and heating are recommended. |
| References | 2. a b c "Hoechst Stains". Invitrogren (Molecular Probes). 3. Portugal J, Waring MJ. Assignment of DNA binding sites for 4',6-diamidine-2-phenylindole and bisbenzimide (Hoechst 33258). A comparative footprinting study. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta 949 (2): 158-68. |