BODIPY 505/515

• CAT Number: I023605
• CAS Number: 21658-70-8
• Molecular Formula: C13H15BF2N2
• Molecular Weight: 248.08
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: BODIPY 505/515
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-difluoro-4,6,10,12-tetramethyl-3-aza-1-azonia-2-boranuidatricyclo[7.3.0.03,7]dodeca-1(12),4,6,8,10-pentaene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H15BF2N2/c1-8-5-10(3)17-12(8)7-13-9(2)6-11(4)18(13)14(17,15)16/h5-7H,1-4H3
• InChIKey: TWYZTUZOEQTCOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [B-]1(N2C(=CC(=C2C=C3[N+]1=C(C=C3C)C)C)C)(F)F

BODIPY 505/515（Cat No.:I023605）is a fluorescent dye commonly used in molecular biology and biochemistry for labeling and imaging biological samples. It belongs to the BODIPY (boron-dipyrromethene) family of dyes, which are known for their high fluorescence intensity, stability, and photochemical properties. BODIPY 505/515 emits fluorescence in the green to yellow-green region, making it useful for multiplexed imaging and detection in various assays, such as flow cytometry, live cell imaging, and fluorescence microscopy. Its brightness and versatility have made it a popular choice in studies of protein localization, gene expression, and cellular processes.

Reference

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