RuBi-Glutamate, caged-glutamate compound (ab120408)
Key features and details
- Novel caged-glutamate compound, uncaged by visible light
- CAS Number: 2417096-44-5
- Soluble in water to 20 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
RuBi-Glutamate, caged-glutamate compound -
Description
Novel caged-glutamate compound, uncaged by visible light -
Biological description
Novel caged-glutamate compound based on ruthenium photochemistry. Excited with visible wavelengths and releases glutamate after one- or two-photon excitation. It has high quantum efficiency and can be used at low concentrations. Enables the photoactivation of neuronal dendrites and circuits with visible or two-photon light sources, achieving single cell, or even single spine, precision.
Also available in simple stock solutions (ab146718) - add 1 ml of water to get an exact, ready-to-use concentration. -
General notes
RuBi-Glutamate is light sensitive and it is recommended that the compound is protected from light.
Sold under license from Columbia University; Patent Pending.
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CAS Number
2417096-44-5 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(Bis(2,2'-bipyridine-N,N')trimethylphosphine)-(S)-1-aminopropane-1,3-dicarboxylic acid ruthenium(2+) complex sodium hexafluorophosphate salt -
Molecular weight
948.56 -
Molecular formula
C28H33N5O4PRu.Na(PF6)2 -
PubChem identifier
90488860 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. It is important to note that this product is reported to be light sensitive. Store In the Dark. Store under desiccating conditions. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 20 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CP(C)C.C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2.C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2.C(CC(=O)[O-])C(C(=O)[O-])N.F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F.F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F.[Na+].[Na+].[Ru+2] -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
