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Fluorescein-5-isothiocyanate (FITC)

for biochemistry and for fluorescence microscopy

Synonym(s):

Fluorescein-5-isothiocyanate (FITC)

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H11NO5S
CAS Number:
3326-32-7
Molecular Weight:
389.38
MDL number:
MFCD00005063
UNSPSC Code:
12171501
EC Index Number:
222-042-0

Quality Level

400

form

solid

composition

Dye, ≥95% spectrophotometric assay

mp

>360 °C

εmax

2200-2380 at 488-494 nm in 0.1 M NaOH at 0.003 g/L

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C21H11NO5S/c23-12-2-5-16-18(8-12)26-19-9-13(24)3-6-17(19)21(16)15-4-1-11(22-10-28)7-14(15)20(25)27-21/h1-9,23-24H

InChI key

MHMNJMPURVTYEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

In immuno histology/ cytology, Fluorescein-5-isothiocyanate (FITC) for biochemistry and for fluorescence microscopy, serve as marker substance for the visualization and for the detection of tissue-bound bio molecules like e.g. antigens, lectins, various proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, oligo- and polysaccharides in samples of human origin. FITC-marked antibodies bind specifically to the appropriate target structures in the tissue. An optimum FITC-protein (antibody) ratio is important for a good result.
FITC is an IVD registered product and CE certified, thus can be used for clinical diagnostic purposes. For more details, please see instructions for use (IFU). The IFU can be downloaded from this webpage.

Analysis Note

Dye content (spectrophotometrically): ≥ 95 %
Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum): passes test
Absorption maximum λ max (Sodium hydroxide solution 0.1 mol/l): 488 - 494 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.003 g/l; NaOH 0.1 mol/l): 2200 - 2380
TLC-Test: passes test

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

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