Acridine yellow

Acridine yellow
Names
IUPAC name
2,7-Dimethylacridine-3,6-diamine
Other names
2,7-Dimethylproflavine

Acridine yellow G
Acridine yellow H107

Basic Yellow K
Identifiers
5-22-11-00340
92-26-2 
ChEBI CHEBI:248841 
ChEMBL ChEMBL329221 
ChemSpider 8348 Yes
EC number 202-141-5
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MeSH Acridine+yellow
PubChem 8672
RTECS number AR8790000
Properties
C15H15N3
Molar mass 273.30 g/mol
Appearance Brown/red crystals
Hazards
EU classification Harmful (XN)
R-phrases R20/21/22, R36/37/38, R68
S-phrases S26, S36/37/39
R/S statement R:R1, R2
S:(S1), (S2)
NFPA 704
Flammability code 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g., canola oil Health code 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g., chloroform Reactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g., liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Acridine yellow, also known as acridine yellow G, acridine yellow H107, basic yellow K, and 3,6-diamino-2,7-dimethylacridine, is a yellow dye with strong bluish-green fluorescence. It is a derivate of acridine. In histology, it is used as a fluorescent stain, and as a fluorescent probe for non-invasive measurements of cytoplasmic pH changes in whole cells. It is also used as a topical antiseptic. It is usually available as a hydrochloride salt. Acridine yellow damages DNA and is used as a mutagen in microbiology.

Acridine yellow is similar to acridine orange.

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