Calcein

SKU: orb1219968

Description

Calcein is a fluorescent dye and self-quenching probe that used as an indicator of lipid vesicle leakage,and a complexometric indicator for titration of calcium ions with EDTA, and for fluorometric determination of calcium.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 1461-15-0
• MW: 622.53
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₃₀H₂₆N₂O₁₃
• SMILES: OC(=O)CN(CC(O)=O)Cc1cc2c(Oc3cc(O)c(CN(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O)cc3C22OC(=O)c3ccccc23)cc1O
• Target: Others
• Solubility: DMSO : 95 mg/mL (152.6 mM); H2O : 5 mg/mL (8.03 mM; ultrasonic and adjust pH to 12 with NaOH)

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  Calcein accumulates intracellularly in coelomocytes incubated in coelomic fluid or ISO-EDTA. Coelomocytes incubated in CF show an increase in the calcein fluorescence intensity compared to the control.
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Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Fluorexon

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