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SCT123 GelRed® Nucleic Acid Stain 10000X Water

GelRed® is a fluorescent nucleic acid stain designed to replace the highly toxic ethidium bromide (EtBr) for staining dsDNA, ssDNA or RNA in agarose gels or polyacrylamide gels.

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Description
Catalogue NumberSCT123
DescriptionGelRed® Nucleic Acid Stain 10000X Water
OverviewGelRed® is a sensitive, stable and environmentally safe fluorescent nucleic acid dye designed to replace the highly toxic ethidium bromide (EtBr) for staining dsDNA, ssDNA or RNA in agarose gels or polyacrylamide gels. GelRed® and EtBr have virtually the same spectra (Figure 1), so you can directly replace EtBr with GelRed® without changing your existing imaging system. In addition, GelRed® is far more sensitive than EtBr (Figure 2).

The dye is noncytotoxic and non-mutagenic at concentrations well above the working concentrations used in gel staining. GelRed® successfully passed environmental safety tests in compliance with CCR Title 22 Hazardous Waste Characterization, under which GelRed® is not classified as hazardous waste.

Spectral Properties
Absorbance: Standard Transilluminator (302 or 312 nm)
Emission: Ethidium Bromide, SYBR or GelStar Filter
Alternate Names
  • Fluorescent DNA gel stain
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Product Information
Detection methodFluorescence
PresentationLiquid
Applications
ApplicationGelRed® is a fluorescent nucleic acid stain designed to replace the highly toxic ethidium bromide (EtBr) for staining dsDNA, ssDNA or RNA in agarose gels or polyacrylamide gels.
Key Applications
  • PCR
Application NotesNucleic acid detection
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Product Usage Statements
Quality AssuranceSpectral Properties
Absorbance: Standard Transilluminator (302 or 312 nm)
Emission: Ethidium Bromide, SYBR or GelStar Filter
Usage Statement
  • Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Storage and Shipping Information
Storage ConditionsGelRed® is a very stable dye. Store GelRed® at room temperature, protected from light. Dye precipitation may occur at lower temperatures, resulting in lower signal or the appearance of precipitate on the surface of the gel. If this occurs, heat the solution to 45-50°C for two minutes and vortex. Protect From Light.
Packaging Information
Material Size0.5 mL
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Catalogue Number GTIN
SCT123 04054839566417