Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Hoechst 34580 (CAS: 23555-00-2)?
Answer
Hoechst 34580 is a fluorescent dye with a molecular weight of approximately 428.42 g/mol. It is water-soluble and exhibits strong blue fluorescence under UV light. The dye forms a crystalline solid with a melting point around 240°C. It is known for its high reactive potential, particularly for nucleic acid staining in biological applications.
About
CAS No
23555-00-2
English Name
Hoechst 34580
Molecular Formula
C27H29N7
Molecular Weight
451.6 g/mol
SMILES
CN1CCN(CC1)C2=CC3=C(C=C2)N=C(N3)C4=CC5=C(C=C4)N=C(N5)C6=CC=C(C=C6)N(C)C
InChIKey
VMCOQLKKSNQANE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-26 02:37
