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Name: acridine
CAS No. 260-94-6
Molecular Formula: C13H9N
Molecular Weight : 179.22
Appearance: white to brown crystal
Assay: 98% min(HPLC)
M.P.: 105-109C
Package: 25kg/Fibre drum
Acridine is a heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C₁₃H₉N. It is a polycyclic aromatic dye and nitrogen-containing compound that exists as a colorless to yellow crystalline solid with slight water solubility and fluorescent properties. Wuhan Kemi-Works Chemical Co., Ltd. is specialized in the R&D, production and sale of Special fine chemicals organic silicone chemicals, organic fluoro chemicals, Fluorosilicone chemicals, electroplating chemicals, OLED intermediates and chemical indicators. Widely used in pharmaceutical, pesticide, OLED, electronics, electroplating, organic synthesis and other fields. Our business mainly focus on the conventional products, complemented by custom chemical production, we can accept the client's request, providing services such as structural analysis, research synthesis route and standard samples. We have set up R&D center, quality inspection center and manufacturing site in Hubei and Zhejiang. We have professional sales team, focus on quality and service, and we have achieved excellent performance over the years. Our company is committed to the development of international markets , our products are mainly exported to many countries and regions, such as Europe, America, South-east Asia, the Middle East and Africa etc.
Properties of Acridine
| Structure | Acridine has a planar molecular structure with three fused six-membered rings, similar to anthracene but containing one nitrogen atom in its central ring. |
| Fluorescence | Acridine exhibits fluorescence, making it valuable in biological labeling and microscopy. |
| DNA Interaction | Acridine and its derivatives can intercalate (insert themselves) into DNA and RNA, causing molecular disruptions that may lead to cell death. |
Uses of Acridine
| Cancer Therapy | Used as an intercalating agent in anticancer drug design, particularly with 9-arylaminoacridines targeting topoisomerase II enzymes, inhibiting tumor growth and cell proliferation. |
| Organic Synthesis | Acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis to produce complex organic compounds and pharmaceuticals. |
| Flow Cytometry and Microscopy | Acridine orange can differentiate between cell types in microscopy, useful for both research and medical diagnostics. |
