Acridine orange

• CAS: 494-38-2
• Catalog Number: ACM494382
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Weight: 265.35
• Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₁₉N₃
• Synonyms: 3,6-bis(dimethylamino)-acridin;3,6-bis-(dimethylamino)akridin;3,6-di(dimethylamino)acridine;acridineorangefreebase;acridrineorangebase;brilliantacridineorangee;c.i.46005b;c.i.no.46005:1
• Boiling Point: 469°C
• Melting Point: 165°C (dec.)(lit.)
• Flash Point: 237°C
• Density: 1.169
• Safety Description: 22-24/25

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Acridine orange?

The molecular formula of Acridine orange is C17H19N3.

What is the molecular weight of Acridine orange?

The molecular weight of Acridine orange is 265.35 g/mol.

What is the role of Acridine orange in cell cycle determination?

Acridine orange is used as a fluorescent dye for cell cycle determination.

How is Acridine orange described in terms of its chemical structure?

Acridine orange is described as a member of the class of aminoacridines with two dimethylamino substituents at positions 3 and 6.

What is the specific use of Acridine orange as a stain in cytochemistry?

Acridine orange is a cationic cytochemical stain specific for cell nuclei, especially DNA, used in fluorescence cytochemistry.

What is the InChIKey of Acridine orange?

The InChIKey of Acridine orange is DPKHZNPWBDQZCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What is the Canonical SMILES representation of Acridine orange?

The Canonical SMILES representation of Acridine orange is CN(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C3C=CC(=CC3=N2)N(C).

What is the topological polar surface area of Acridine orange?

The topological polar surface area of Acridine orange is 19.4 Ų.

How many hydrogen bond acceptors does Acridine orange have?

Acridine orange has 3 hydrogen bond acceptors.

What is the formal charge of Acridine orange?

Acridine orange has a formal charge of 0.