Methyl Green is a DNA stain used as a tracking dye in acid buffers for electrophoresis. It helps differentiate bacteria and is also a tissue stain for nucleoli and mitochondria in tissues. It is used with Bismarck Brown frequently.
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Applications
Methyl Green is a DNA stain used as a tracking dye in acid buffers for electrophoresis. It helps differentiate bacteria and is also a tissue stain for nucleoli and mitochondria in tissues. It is used with Bismarck Brown frequently.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol or methanol
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- N.B. Kurnick. The quantitative estimation of desoxyribosenucleic acid based on methyl green staining. Experimental Cell Research. 1950, 1 (2), 151-158.
- Seog K. Kim.; Bengt Norden. Methyl green: A DNA major-groove binding drug. Febs letters. 1993, 315, (1), 61-64.