Fluorescein Diacetate

RT

416, 38

Pale yellow crystalline powder

Diacetylfluorescein is used in fluorometric staining in the imaging of mammalian cells. Also used in the synthesis of nanocrystal biolabels with releasable fluorophores used in immunoassays.

Synonyms:
Fluorescein Diacetate; 3’, 6’-Diacetylfluorescein; F 1303; FDA; Fluorescein 3’, 6’-Diacetate; MFCD 5062; NSC 4726; NSC 667259

CAS Number:
596-09-8

Molecular Formula:
C₂₄H₁₆O₇

Molecular Weight:
416.38

Appearance:
Pale yellow crystalline powder

Purity:
≥99%

Melting Point:
201-203°C

Loss on Drying:
≤1%

Solubility:
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated)

Storage:
-20°C