L-Luciferin

SKU: orb2945841

Description

L-Luciferin is a competitive inhibitor and a luminescent substrate for firefly luciferase, which enzymatically converts it to D-Luciferin. This substrate is essential for bioluminescence imaging (BLI), enabling sensitive monitoring of biological processes in both in vitro assays and in vivo models for oncology and gene expression studies.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 34500-31-7
• MW: 280.32
• Purity: 99.85%
• Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂
• SMILES: C(O)(=O)[C@H]1N=C(C=2SC=3C(N2)=CC=C(O)C3)SC1
• Target: Others

Storage & Handling

• Storage: keep away from direct sunlight | store at -20°C | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

135750019