CAS · 8063-24-9
Product Overview
Acriflavine hydrochloride is a high-purity veterinary-medicine supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Grade: | CPV2017 |
|---|---|
| Appearance: | brownish-red or orange-red crystalline powder, no odor |
| Assay (on dried basis): | 98.0% - 107.0% |
| Loss on drying: | 7.0% max. |
| Sulphate ash: | 0.55% max. |
| Clarity of solution: | Conforms |
| Other acridine derivatives: | Conforms |
| Identification: | (1) Positive reaction (2) Positive reaction (3) Positive reaction (4) Conforms (5) Positive reaction |
Applications
1. Antimicrobial Agent
Historically used as a topical antiseptic and disinfectant for wounds and skin infections.
Effective against a broad range of bacteria and some protozoa.
2. Biological Staining
Widely used as a fluorescent dye and stain in microbiology and histology.
Stains nucleic acids, helping in the visualization of DNA and RNA under fluorescence microscopy.
3. Molecular Biology Research
Employed as a DNA intercalating agent in studies involving nucleic acid structure and function.
Used in assays related to DNA binding and topoisomerase activity.
4. Potential Therapeutic Research
Investigated for anticancer and antiviral activities due to its ability to inhibit certain cellular enzymes and viral replication.
5. Aquaculture and Veterinary Medicine
Used as a treatment for bacterial and parasitic infections in fish farming.
Benefits
Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial: Effective against various pathogens.
Fluorescent Properties: Useful in microscopy and molecular assays.
Versatile Research Tool: Facilitates understanding of DNA interactions and cellular processes.
Low Cost and Accessibility: Widely available and affordable for research and industrial use.
Conclusion
Acriflavine Hydrochloride (CAS 8063-24-9) is a multifunctional compound with applications ranging from antimicrobial treatment to biological staining and molecular research. Its unique properties as both a dye and a bioactive agent make it valuable in medicine, research, and aquaculture. Ongoing studies continue to explore its potential in novel therapeutic areas.
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