Merbromin acts as a topical antiseptic for minor cuts and scrapes and as a biological dye. Merbromin is a potent inhibitor against Zika virus (ZIKV) replication. Merbromin shows anti-ZIKV potency through ZIKVpro inhibition.

Product information

CAS Number: 129-16-8

Molecular Weight: 752.67

Formula: C20H10Br2HgNa2O6

Chemical Name: disodium [2,7-dibromo-9-(2-carboxylatophenyl)-6-hydroxy-3-oxido-9H-xanthen-4-yl]mercurol

Smiles: [Na+].[Na+].[O-]C1C(Br)=CC2C(C3C=CC=CC=3C([O-])=O)C3C=C(Br)C(O)=CC=3OC=2C=1[Hg]O

InChiKey: VHCGNQTXCDECHY-UHFFFAOYSA-K

InChi: InChI=1S/C20H11Br2O5.Hg.2Na.H2O/c21-13-5-11-17(7-15(13)23)27-18-8-16(24)14(22)6-12(18)19(11)9-3-1-2-4-10(9)20(25)26;;;;/h1-7,19,23-24H,(H,25,26);;;;1H2/q;3*+1;/p-3

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : 6.67 mg/mL (8.86 mM; Need ultrasonic). H2O : ≥ 50 mg/mL (66.43 mM).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

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