Fluorescein Isothiocyanate

A compound for the FITC labeling of proteins
Often conjugated to antibodies for fluoresence microscopy.
Isomer I
Conjugation Grade EM (499nm, NaOH, methanol) >88,000
Isomer I content >95.0%
Synonym: FITC, Fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate

Appearance: Powder
Boiling Point: ~708.6 °C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)
Density: ~1.5 g/cm3 (Predicted)
Melting Point: >360 °C (lit.)
RTECS Number: WH1314370

Molecular Weight: 389.38
Molecular Formula: C21H11NO5S
Purity: >95%
Hazmat Shipping: Non-hazardous
Storage: 2-8°C
Solubility: Ethanol: 20 mg/mL, Acetone: 1 mg/mL, DMSO: 5 mg/mL, Soluble in methanol and DMF.
Appearance Form: Crystalline
Appearance Color: Orange-yellow
Melting Point: >360°C
EC No.: 222-042-0
Brand Name: bioPLUS™