Calcein-AM (solution) (ab275925)
Key features and details
- Cell permeant probe used to determine cell viability
- CAS Number: 148504-34-1
- Purity: > 98%
Soluble in DMSO
- Form / State: Liquid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Calcein-AM (solution) -
Description
Cell permeant probe used to determine cell viability -
Alternative names
- Calcein acetoxymethyl ester
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Biological description
Cell permeant probe used to determine cell viability in most eukaryotic cells. In live cells the nonfluorescent calcein AM is converted to a green-fluorescent calcein after acetoxymethyl ester hydrolysis by intracellular esterases.
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Purity
> 98% -
General notes
Supplied as a convenient 4mM solution in DMSO.
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CAS Number
148504-34-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
N,N'-[[3',6'-Bis(acetyloxy)-3-oxospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-
[9H]xanthene]-2',7'-diyl]bis(methylene)]bis[N-[2-[(acetyloxy)methoxy]-2-oxoethyl]-glycine 1,1'-bis[(acetyloxy)methyl] ester -
Molecular weight
994.87 -
Molecular formula
C46H46N2O23 -
PubChem identifier
390986 -
Storage instructions
Shipped at 4°C. Store at -20°C. Store In the Dark. Store under desiccating conditions. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO
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Handling
Refer to SDS for further information
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SMILES
CC(=O)OCOC(=O)CN(CC1=C(C=C2C(=C1)C3(C4=CC=CC=C4C(=O)O3)C5=CC(=C(C=C5O2)OC(=O)C)CN(CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C -
Source
Synthetic
