4’,6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole Dihydrochloride

• CAT Number: R003340
• CAS Number: 28718-90-3
• Molecular Formula: C16H15N5 • 2HCl
• Molecular Weight: 350.3
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• InChIKey: FPNZBYLXNYPRLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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