Dimidium Bromide, CAS No. : 518-67-2

Dimidium bromide is a polycyclic organic compound from the group of phenanthridine dyes . The red, odorless substance is slightly soluble in water, better in organic solvents such as chloroform, dichloromethane and methanol. The homologous ethyl derivative is the ethidium bromide.  Dimidium bromide, 99% Cas no 518-67-2 - used as a fluorescent probe for nucleic acids. It is also useful in the determination of cationic surfactants. Dimidium bromide, 99% Cas no 518-67-2 - used as an intercalating agent. Dimidium bromide acts as an inhibitor of L-cell growth.