CAS 23491-45-4: Hoechst 33258
Description:Hoechst 33258 is a fluorescent dye commonly used in molecular biology and biochemistry for staining DNA. It is characterized by its ability to bind specifically to the minor groove of double-stranded DNA, which allows for the visualization of nucleic acids under ultraviolet light. The compound exhibits strong fluorescence upon binding, making it a valuable tool for applications such as flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and cell cycle analysis. Hoechst 33258 is typically used in live and fixed cell assays due to its cell-permeable nature. Its chemical structure includes a bisbenzimidazole moiety, which contributes to its DNA-binding properties. The dye is generally considered to have low toxicity, although appropriate safety precautions should be taken when handling it. Additionally, Hoechst 33258 can be used in combination with other fluorescent markers to facilitate multi-parameter analysis in various experimental setups. Overall, its specificity for DNA and fluorescent properties make it an essential reagent in genetic and cellular research.
Formula:C25H24N6O·3ClH
InChI:InChI=1S/C25H24N6O.3ClH/c1-30-10-12-31(13-11-30)18-5-9-21-23(15-18)29-25(27-21)17-4-8-20-22(14-17)28-24(26-20)16-2-6-19(32)7-3-16;;;/h2-9,14-15,32H,10-13H2,1H3,(H,26,28)(H,27,29);3*1H
InChI key:InChIKey=SMNPLAKEGAEPJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:Cl.OC=1C=CC(=CC1)C2=NC=3C=CC(=CC3N2)C4=NC5=CC=C(C=C5N4)N6CCN(C)CC6
- Synonyms:
- 2-[2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-6-benzimidazolyl]-6-(1-methyl-4-piperazinyl)benzimidazole trihydrochloride
- 2-[2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-6-benzimidazolyl]-6-(1-methyl-4-piperazyl)-benzimidazole trihydrochloride
- 2-[2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-6-benzimidazolyl]-6-(1-methyl-4-piperazyl)benzimidazole trichloride
- 2-[2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-6-benzimidazolyl]-6-(1-methyl-4-piperazyl)benzimidazole-3HCl
- 2′-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-5-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2,5′-bi-1H-benzimidazole
- 4-[5-[5-(4-Methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2-benzimidazolyl]-2-benzimidazolyl]phenol trihydrochloride
- 4-[6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-1',3'-dihydro-1H,2'H-2,5'-bibenzimidazol-2'-ylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-one trihydrochloride
- Bisbenzimide
- Bisbenzimide (quenchant)
- Bisbenzimide H 33258
- See more synonyms
- Bisbenzimide trihydrochloride
- H 33258
- Ho 33258
- Hoe 33258
- Hoechst 33258
- NSC 322921
- Phenol, 4-[5-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)[2,5′-bi-1H-benzimidazol]-2′-yl]-, trihydrochloride
- Phenol, 4-[6-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)[2,6′-bi-1H-benzimidazol]-2′-yl]-, hydrochloride (1:3)
- Phenol, p-[5-[5-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2-benzimidazolyl]-2-benzimidazolyl]-, trihydrochloride