Propidium Iodide (PI) binds to double-stranded DNA, but it can only cross the plasma membrane of nonviable cells. When viewed using a fluorescence microscope with a rhodamine filter, cells that have lost membrane integrity will show red PI staining throughout the nuclei. For analysis by flow cytometry, the PI staining can be monitored in FL2 channel.

Additional Information

Synonyms	3,8-Diamino-5-[3-(diethylmethylammonio)propyl]-6-phenylphenanthridinium diiodide
Product #	P-2407
CAS #	25535-16-4
Chemical Name	3,8-Diamino-5-[3-(diethylmethylammonio)propyl]-6-phenylphenanthridinium diiodide
Formula	C27H34I2N4
MW	668.39
Appearance	Liquid
Storage Temp	+4°C
Use	Propidium iodide is a laboratory reagent for the fluorescent staining of nucleic acids

Additional Information

MDL Number	MFCD00011921
ChemACX	X1012778-5
InChI	InChI=1S/C27H33N4.2HI/c1-4-31(3,5-2)17-9-16-30-26-19-22(29)13-15-24(26)23-14-12-21(28)18-25(23)27(30)20-10-7-6-8-11-20;;/h6-8,10-15,18-19,29H,4-5,9,16-17,28H2,1-3H3;2*1H/q+1;;/p-1
SMILES	CC[N+](C)(CC)CCC[n+]1c2cc(ccc2c3ccc(cc3c1c4ccccc4)N)N.[I-].[I-]