Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Fluo-3AM (CAS: 121714-22-5)?
Answer
Fluo-3AM is a fluorescent calcium indicator dye with a molecular weight of approximately 556.37 g/mol. It exists in a crystalline form with excellent solubility in common organic solvents like DMSO and poor solubility in water. Fluo-3AM is relatively stable under physiological conditions but exhibits high reactivity in acidic environments. It is commonly used for calcium ion detection in biological systems due to its high specificity and sensitivity.
About
CAS No
121714-22-5
English Name
Fluo-3AM
Molecular Formula
C51H50Cl2N2O23
Molecular Weight
1129.8 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)N(CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)OCCOC2=C(C=CC(=C2)C3=C4C=C(C(=O)C=C4OC5=CC(=C(C=C53)Cl)OCOC(=O)C)Cl)N(CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C
InChIKey
PTPUOMXKXCCSEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 13:36
