Fluorescein diacetate (FDA) (ab275087)
Key features and details
- Green fluorogenic substrate for esterase activity
- CAS Number: 596-09-8
- Purity: > 98%
Soluble in DMSO
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Fluorescein diacetate (FDA) -
Description
Green fluorogenic substrate for esterase activity -
Biological description
Widely-used fluorogenic substrate for esterase activity. Upon cleavage fluorescein is released producing a green fluorescence that can be read using standard FITC filter sets. Common viability stain for plant cells, protoplasts and tissues. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
596-09-8 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
3',6'-Bis(acetyloxy)spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthen]-3-one
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Molecular weight
416.39 -
Molecular formula
C24H16O7 -
PubChem identifier
65047 -
Storage instructions
Shipped at 4°C. Store at -20°C. 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)OC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(C4=C(O2)C=C(C=C4)OC(=O)C)C5=CC=CC=C5C(=O)O3 -
Source
Synthetic
Images
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Chemical Structure - Fluorescein diacetate (FDA) (ab275087)
Chemical structure of Fluorescein diacetate (FDA), 596-09-8