D-Luciferin Potassium Salt

• CAT Number: R017982
• CAS Number: 115144-35-9
• Molecular Formula: C11H7N2O3S2 • K
• Molecular Weight: 318.4
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: D-Luciferin (Potassium Salt), Firefly Potassium Salt
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: potassium;(4S)-2-(6-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H8N2O3S2.K/c14-5-1-2-6-8(3-5)18-10(12-6)9-13-7(4-17-9)11(15)16;/h1-3,7,14H,4H2,(H,15,16);/q;+1/p-1/t7-;/m1./s1
• InChIKey: UMBKGTQQGYPQBE-OGFXRTJISA-M
• SMILES: C1C(N=C(S1)C2=NC3=C(S2)C=C(C=C3)O)C(=O)[O-].[K+]

D-Luciferin Potassium Salt（Cat No.:R017982）, is a chemical compound widely used in bioluminescence and chemiluminescence assays. It serves as the substrate for the enzyme luciferase, which catalyzes the oxidation of D-luciferin, resulting in the emission of light. This reaction is the basis for the glow observed in various bioluminescent organisms, including fireflies. In scientific research, D-Luciferin Potassium Salt is employed as a reporter molecule in various biotechnological and pharmaceutical applications, such as studying gene expression, tracking cellular processes, and evaluating drug interactions.