6-Carboxyfluorescein
SIGMA/C0662 - ≥96% (HPLC)
Synonym: 6-FAM; FLUOS
CAS Number: 3301-79-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H12O7
Molecular Weight: 376.32
MDL Number: MFCD00036873
Linear Formula: C21H12O7
Product Type: Chemical
| λmax | 492 nm at 0.1 N in NaOH |
| application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
| assay | ≥96% (HPLC) |
| color | dark yellow to dark orange |
| fluorescence | λex 492 nm; λem 517 nm (pH 8.0) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C21H12O7/c22-11-2-5-14 |
| InChI key | BZTDTCNHAFUJOG-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)c1ccc2C(=O)OC3(c4cc |
| solubility | 0.1 M NaOH: 9.80-10.20 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, orange |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | titration: suitable |
| Application: | 6-Carboxyfluorescein has been used to check the plasma membrane integrity in sperm cells. |
| Application: | Fluorescent dye. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | 6-Carboxyfluorescein diacetate is a membrane permeable compound. It can be hydrolysed by intracellular esterases to form a membrane impermeable bright green fluorescent molecule, 6-carboxyfluorescein. |
| Packaging: | 50 mg in poly bottle |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥96% (HPLC) |
| mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12171500 |

