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D5905

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3,3′-Diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride

peroxidase substrate, chromogenic, tablet

Synonym(s):

3,3′,4,4′-Biphenyltetramine tetrahydrochloride, 3,3′,4,4′-Tetraaminobiphenyl tetrahydrochloride, DAB

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(NH2)2C6H3C6H3(NH2)2 · 4HCl
Molecular Weight:
360.11
Beilstein:
1212988
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.83

product name

3,3′-Diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride, tablet, 10 mg substrate per tablet

Quality Level

form

tablet

solubility

water: 1 tablet/15 mL (may contain small insoluble particles)

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Cl.Cl.Cl.Cl.Nc1ccc(cc1N)-c2ccc(N)c(N)c2

InChI

1S/C12H14N4.4ClH/c13-9-3-1-7(5-11(9)15)8-2-4-10(14)12(16)6-8;;;;/h1-6H,13-16H2;4*1H

InChI key

KJDSORYAHBAGPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Specificity

Peroxidase substrate suitable for use in immunoblotting and immunohistological staining procedures. This substrate produces an insoluble end product that is brown in color and can be observed visually.

Application

3,3′-Diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride has been used for immunohistochemistry.
Reagent for spectrophotometric determination of selenium.

Biochem/physiol Actions

3,3′-Diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride is a chromogenic substrate, which is commonly used in immunoperoxidase tests.

Reconstitution

Dissolve 1 tablet in 15 ml of Tris-buffered saline, pH 7.6. Add 12 μl of fresh 30% hydrogen peroxide. DAB and hydrogen peroxide concentration may be adjusted to suit individual applications.

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Muta. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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