Acriflavine Hydrochloride CP 100g
Acriflavine hydrochloride is a topical antiseptic from acridine.
In the field of aquarium fish it is used to treat a variety of ailments from fungal infections in fish to disinfecting and treating open wounds.
Typically when mixed at a proportion of 3g/1000 litres Acriflavine can be used to kill all protozoan parasites including Costia, White Spot, Chilodonella and Trichodena. It may also be used as an alternative to Malachite Green for treatment of disease in scale-less fish such as Koi, catfish, elephant-nose, and some members of the Characin family.
Acriflavine Hydrochloride CP 100g
Veterinary & Wound Care
Antiseptic for Wounds:
Acriflavine, when combined with glycerin, serves as a topical antiseptic for veterinary use to treat contaminated or suppurating (pus-filled) wounds in various animals.
Promotes Healing:
Its hygroscopic nature, due to the glycerin, helps draw moisture from tissues, promoting wound drainage and reducing local swelling.
Laboratory & Research Applications
Fluorescent Dye:
Acriflavine hydrochloride is a fluorescent dye used in microscopy to stain cell nuclei in tissues, helping to visualize structures.
Research Tool:
It has been used in research for selecting strains of bacteria like Neurospora by selecting for acriflavine resistance.
Potential Medical Applications
Antimicrobial Research:
Studies have shown its effectiveness against Helicobacter pylori and its ability to synergize with antibiotics like clarithromycin.
Anti-Cancer Research:
Acriflavine has been investigated for its potential to inhibit the growth of tumors by blocking the hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1), which is crucial for cancer progression.
Acriflavine Hydrochloride CP 100g
In microbiology it is also used as a component in a selective supplement for the isolation of listeria.
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Product Details
CategoryDyes, Stains & Indicators
Microbiology Products
Specialities
Veterinary Products
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CAS Number8063-24-9
FormulaC14H14N3CI
Molecular Weight259.74
Purity98.5%
AppearanceOrange to red powder
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Storage ConditionsRoom temperature
MSDS Data SheetClick to download
MDL NumberMFCD00069039
Harmonised Tariff2939800000
Acriflavine Hydrochloride CP 100g
