Carboxyfluorescein
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| Carboxyfluorescein | |
|---|---|
| Common name | 6-FAM |
| Systematic name | 2',7'-bis(2-Carboxyethyl)-5(6)-carboxyfluorescein |
| Other names | |
| Chemical formula | C27H20O11 |
| FW | 520.5 |
| mp | |
| CAS number | 85138-49-4 |
Carboxyfluorescein is a fluorescent dye with an excitation and emission of 492/517 nm, respectively. It is commonly used as a tracer agent. The dye is membrane-impermeant and can be loaded into cells by microinjection or scrape loading.[1] It can be incoporated into liposomes, and allow for the tracking of liposomes as they pass through the body. In addition, Carboxyfluorescein has been used to track division of cells.[2]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Molecular Imaging Products Company (2005-08-26). 5-(and-6)-Carboxyfluorescein (5-(and-6)- FAM,mixed isomer) 100mg. Retrieved on August 26, 2006.
- ^ Parish, Christopher (1999-12). Fluorescent dyes for lymphocyte migration and proliferation studies. Immunology and Cell Biology. Blackwell Synergy. Retrieved on August 26, 2006.
