DAPI (A319637)

DAPI

DAPI is a blue fluorescent dye that binds strongly to DNA and is widely used for staining cell nuclei in fluorescence microscopy.

IF, ICC, IHC-Fr, Fluorescence Microscopy, Confocal Microscopy

DAPI is a blue fluorescent DNA dye that binds preferentially to the minor groove of double-stranded DNA, enabling nuclear staining and DNA visualization.

Fixed or permeabilized cells and tissue sections

5-15 minutes

360 nm (with DNA)

28718-90-3

C₁₆H₁₇Cl₂N₅

350.25

Yellow powder.

Soluble in water.

Shipped at 4°C. Store at -20°C in the dark. Do not use past expiration date!

This product is for research use only. It is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.