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P3803

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Phenol:Chloroform:Isoamyl Alcohol 25:24:1, Saturated with 10mM Tris, pH 8.0, 1mM EDTA

for molecular biology

Synonym(s):

DNA extraction

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UNSPSC Code:
12190000
NACRES:
NA.52

grade

for molecular biology

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99.0%

form

liquid

pH

6.5-6.9(pH of phenolic phase)

application(s)

agriculture

storage temp.

2-8°C

Application

Removal of proteins from nucleic acids can be achieved by extraction with phenol:chloroform: isoamyl alcohol solutions. For crude mixtures of nucleic acids, digestion with a broad range proteolytic enzyme prior to the phenol:chloroform extraction may be beneficial. Although proteins are efficiently denatured by phenol, RNase activity is not completely inhibited. Therefore, a small amount of isoamyl alcohol is added to further ensure the deactivation of RNase activity. Please see Product Information Sheet for the protocol for removal of proteins from nucleic acids.

Warning

If phenol solutions come in contact with skin, burns will occur quickly. It is, therefore, required that the user wear appropriate laboratory clothing including gloves and protective eyewear. In case of direct skin contact, rinse extensively with water and seek medical attention if necessary.

Other Notes

This product has a shelf life of two years.

Recommended products

For DNA extraction, the pH of the phenol phase can be adjusted to 8.0 by equilibration with tris buffer. Sigma offers product P2069 specifically for DNA extractions. This product includes equilibration buffer for the convenience of adjusting the pH.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Carc. 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Muta. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 1 Oral - STOT RE 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Liver,Kidney, Nervous system,Kidney,Liver,Skin

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

危险化学品
易制毒化学品（2类）

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  5. I see that you list two equilibrated Phenol:Chloroform:Isoamyl alcohol products. When should I use Product P3803, and when should I use Product P2069?

    In short, P3803 is for RNA work, and P2069 is for DNA work. Product P2069 consists of one bottle of Product P3803 and one bottle of Product B5658. The B5658 is added to the P3803 to raise the pH of the organic phase from 6.7 to 8.0; pH 8.0 is not suitable for RNA work, because RNA can degrade at the higher pH.

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