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DAB EASY tablets, for immunohistochemistry, 10 mg/tablet, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
DAB, or 3,3-diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride, EASY tablets for immunohistochemistry, CAS # 7411-49-6, is a chromogenic substrate used to observe peroxidase activity. In immunohistochemistry, DAB is used to catalyze peroxidase-bound antibodies in order to visualize protein presence.
Brand: Thermo Scientific Acros 328005000
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- 3,3′-Diaminobenzidine is a derivative of benzene and the precursor to polybenzimidazole
Applications
- DAB is mainly used to visualize peroxidase activity. During this chemical reaction, DAB is a hydrogen donor in the presence of peroxide. When DAB is oxidized, an insoluble brown end-product is produced.
- DAB has been used for staining and oxidative detection of mitochondria
- It has also been utilized for electron microscopy applications
Specifications
DAB EASY tablets | |
7411-49-6, 10043-35-3 | |
Solubility in water: soluble. | |
MFCD00007725 |
Tablets | |
Plastic bottle | |
500 mg |
Safety and Handling
- DAB EASY tablets
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
Hazard Statement
- H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H350-May cause cancer.
Precautionary Statement
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Boric acid (H3BO3),3,3'-Diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride
RUO – Research Use Only