Fluorescein diacetate cell viability stain, Sigma-Aldrich®
Supplier: SIGMA-ALDRICH MICROSCOPY
Synonyms:
Di-O-acetylfluorescein
, 3-Oxo-3H-spiro[isobenzofuran-1,9'-xanthene]-3',6'-diyl diacetate
, 3,6-Diacetoxyfluoran
M-Clarity™ quality level = MQ200
F7378-25GEA
406
CHF
F7378-25G
F7378-10G
F7378-100G
F7378-5G
Fluorescein diacetate cell viability stain, Sigma-Aldrich®
Fluorescein diacetate
Fluorescein diacetate (FDA) is a non-fluorescent molecule, which is hydrolysed to fluorescent fluorescein in live cells. Dead cells cannot accumulate or hydrolyse FDA. Fluorescein diacetate has been used for the differentiation of live cells from dead cells.
Formula:
C₂₄H₁₆O₇ MW: 416.38 g/mol Melting Pt: 200...203 °C (lit.) Storage Temperature: Room Temperature |
MDL Number:
MFCD00005062 CAS Number: 596-09-8 EINECS: 209-877-6 |
Specification Test Results
Appearance (Colour) | White to Faint Yellow |
Appearance (Form) | Powder |
Infrared spectrum | Conforms to Structure |
Solubility (Turbidity), c = 25 mg/ml; Acetone | Clear |
Solubility (Colour) | Colourless to Faint Yellow |
Emission Wavelength, In 0.1 N Sodium Hydroxide | 488.0 - 494.0 nm |
EMM | ≥86.000 |
Carbon | 68.5 - 69.9 % |
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