Ac-YVAD-AFC

SKU: orb2278623

Description

Ac-YVAD-AFC is a fluorogenic substrate for caspase-1 detection. Upon enzymatic cleavage, it releases the fluorophore AFC, which can be monitored at 400/505 nm (Ex/Em). This reagent is widely used in vitro for studying inflammasome activation and pyroptosis in immunology and cell death research.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Protein Biochemistry

Key Properties

• Target: Caspase
• Molecular Weight: 719.66
• Purity: 99.88% (May vary between batches)
• CAS Number: 219137-85-6
• Formula: C₃₃H₃₆F₃N₅O₁₀
• SMILES: C(F)(F)(F)C=1C=2C(=CC(NC([C@@H](NC([C@@H](NC([C@@H](NC([C@H](CC3=CC=C(O)C=C3)NC(C)=O)=O)C(C)C)=O)C)=O)CC(O)=O)=O)=CC2)OC(=O)C1

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

16760708