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F3651

Fluorescein 5(6)-isothiocyanate

Name: Fluorescein 5(6)-isothiocyanate
Brand: SIGMA

≥90% purity (HPLC), powder

Synonym(s):

FITC, Fluorescein isothiocyanate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):

C₂₁H₁₁NO₅S

CAS Number:

27072-45-3

Molecular Weight:

389.38

NACRES:

NA.47

PubChem Substance ID:

24894855

UNSPSC Code:

12171500

EC Number:

248-207-7

MDL number:

MFCD00005063

Beilstein/REAXYS Number:

1407295

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Properties

Product Name

Fluorescein 5(6)-isothiocyanate, ≥90% (HPLC)

Quality Level

200

assay

≥90% (HPLC)

form

powder

technique(s)

titration: suitable

color

yellow to orange

solubility

acetone: 1 mg/mL, clear, light yellow to yellow

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Oc1ccc2c(Oc3cc(O)ccc3C24OC(=O)c5cc(ccc45)N=C=S)c1

InChI

1S/C21H11NO5S/c23-12-2-5-16-18(8-12)26-19-9-13(24)3-6-17(19)21(16)15-4-1-11(22-10-28)7-14(15)20(25)27-21/h1-9,23-24H

InChI key

MHMNJMPURVTYEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) is widely used to attach a fluorescent label to proteins via the amine group. The isothiocyanate group reacts with amino terminal and primary amines in proteins. It has been used for the labeling of proteins including antibodies and lectins.

Application

Fluorescein 5(6)-isothiocyanate has been used:

for fluorescence labeling of bacteria
as a standard for calibration of fluorometer
for the labeling of exosomes

For fluorescent labeling of proteins (e.g. immunofluorescence); H Protein labeling for gel chromatography

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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Global Trade Item Number

SKU	GTIN
F3651-100MG	04061833615218