Description / Application
Acridine orange free base is a member of the class of aminoacridines that is acridine carrying two dimethylamino substituents at positions 3 and 6. The hydrochloride salt is the fluorescent dye 'acridine orange', used for cell cycle determination. It has a role as a fluorochrome and a histological dye. It is an aromatic amine, a tertiary amino compound and a member of aminoacridines.
Identities
| Alternative Name | N3,N3,N6,N6-tetramethyl-3,6-acridinediamine, C.I. 46005B, NSC 194350 |
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| Molecular Formula | C17H19N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 265.35 |
| MFCD | MFCD00005029 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |