Carboxyfluorescein

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Carboxyfluorescein
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Identifiers
CAS number [85138-49-4]
Properties
Molecular formula C27H20O11
Molar mass 376.3 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

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] References

  1. ^ Molecular Imaging Products Company (2005-08-26). 5-(and-6)-Carboxyfluorescein (5-(and-6)- FAM,mixed isomer) 100mg. Retrieved on 2006-08-26.
  2. ^ Parish, Christopher (1999-12). Fluorescent dyes for lymphocyte migration and proliferation studies. Immunology and Cell Biology. Blackwell Synergy. Retrieved on 2006-08-26.