Calcein-AM

SKU: orb1706386

Description

Calcein-AM is a non-fluorescent, cell-permeable dye that becomes brightly fluorescent (Ex/Em 494/515 nm) upon intracellular esterase cleavage. It is widely used for in vitro and in vivo assays to monitor cell viability, cytotoxicity, and mitochondrial pore transition in live-cell imaging and flow cytometry.

Key Properties

• Target: Others
• Molecular Weight: 994.86
• CAS Number: 148504-34-1
• Formula: C₄₆H₄₆N₂O₂₃
• SMILES: O=C1OC2(C3=CC(=C(OC(=O)C)C=C3OC4=CC(OC(=O)C)=C(C=C42)CN(CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)CN(CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)C=5C=CC=CC15

Storage & Handling

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

Alternative Names

Calcein acetoxymethyl ester, Calcein AM, CalceinAM, Calcein-AM

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

390986