BSB

SKU: orb1982070

Description

BSB is a Congo red-derived fluorescent probe used for imaging amyloid fibrils and prion protein plaques in neurodegenerative disease research. It effectively labels rat Aβ (1-40) fibrils in vitro and selectively binds to compact PrP plaques, facilitating studies in both experimental models.

Research Area

Neuroscience

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 291766-06-8
• MW: 481.29
• Purity: 95.53%
• Formula: C₂₄H₁₇BrO₆
• SMILES: C(=C/C1=CC(C(O)=O)=C(O)C=C1)\C2=C(Br)C=C(/C=C/C3=CC(C(O)=O)=C(O)C=C3)C=C2
• Target: Beta Amyloid
• Solubility: DMSO:80 mg/mL (166.22 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: keep away from moisture | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

(trans,trans)-1-Bromo-2,5-bis-(3-hydroxycarbonyl-4-hydroxy)styrylbenzene

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

10184360