Description
Quinacrine mustard is a fluorescent DNA-intercalating agent. It selectively binds to adenine-thymine (AT) base pairs over guanine-cytosine (GC) base pairs. Quinacrine mustard has been used to label metaphase chromosomes for karyotyping by autoradiography. It displays excitation/emission maxima of 425/480 nm, respectively.
Uses
Quinacrine mustard dihydrochloride is a fluorescent probe.
Safety Profile
Questionable carcinogen with experimental neoplastigenic data. Human mutation data reported. Corrosive. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cland NOx. See also QUINACRINE MUSTARD.