Ethidium
TL;DR: Ethidium (CAS 3546-21-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C21H20N3+ and molecular weight 314.1657 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridin-5-ium-3,8-diamine
Also Known As: Ethidium, homidium, Novidium, Ethidium cation, Homidium bromide
Application Areas
Top 5 of 18 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C21H20N3+ |
| Molecular Weight | 314.1657 g/mol |
| XLogP | 4.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 55.9 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 314.1657 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 24 |
| Complexity | 419.0 |
| SMILES | CC[N+]1=C2C=C(C=CC2=C3C=CC(=CC3=C1C4=CC=CC=C4)N)N |
| InChIKey | QTANTQQOYSUMLC-UHFFFAOYSA-O |
Product Description
Applications: Ethidium is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Ethidium (CAS 3546-21-2) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Ethidium is a biotechnology compound identified by CAS number 3546-21-2 and the molecular formula C21H20N3+ and a molecular weight of 314.17 g/mol. It is also known as Ethidium and homidium.
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Chemical Property Profile of Ethidium
Property Insights of Ethidium
The XLogP value of 4.2 indicates that Ethidium is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 55.9 Ų, Ethidium exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Ethidium has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethidium?
The CAS number of Ethidium is 3546-21-2.
What is the molecular formula of Ethidium?
The molecular formula of Ethidium is C21H20N3+.
What is the molecular weight of Ethidium?
The molecular weight of Ethidium is 314.1657 g/mol.
What are the applications of Ethidium?
Ethidium is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Ethidium (CAS 3546-21-2) with custom synthesis available from milligram...
Where can I buy Ethidium?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Ethidium?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Ethidium and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.