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DAF-2

A highly sensitive and specific fluorescent indicator for the direct detection of nitric oxide (NO) in vitro.

Synonym(s):

DAF-2, 4,5-Diaminofluorescein

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H14N2O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
362.34
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solution

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

pale yellow

fluorescence

λex ~495 nm
λem ~515 nm

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C20H14N2O5/c21-15-7-11-14(8-16(15)22)20(27-19(11)25)12-3-1-9(23)5-17(12)26-18-6-10(24)2-4-13(18)20/h1-8,23-24H,21-22H2

InChI key

LTYUPYUWXRTNFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A highly sensitive and specific fluorescent indicator for the direct detection of nitric oxide (NO) in vitro. The relatively non-fluorescent DAF-2 reacts rapidly with NO in the presence of oxygen to yield the highly fluorescent triazolofluorescein compound (DAF-2T, Cat. No. 251510). Can detect NO under neutral conditions (detection limit = 5 nM).
A highly sensitive and specific fluorescent indicator for the direct detection of nitric oxide (NO) in vivo. The relatively non-fluorescent DAF-2 reacts rapidly with NO in the presence of oxygen to yield the highly fluorescent compound triazolofluorescein (DAF-2 T). Can detect NO under neutral conditions (detection limit = 5 nM). Excitation maximum: 495 nm; emission maximum: 515 nm.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
Fluorescent indicator for the direct detection of nitric oxide (NO) in vitro.

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Physical form

A 5 mM (1 mg in 550 µl) solution in DMSO.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).

Other Notes

Berkels, R., et al. 2000. Cell Calcium27, 281.
Kojima, H., et al. 1998. Anal. Chem. 70, 2446.
Kojima, H., et al. 1998. Chem. Pharm. Bull. 46, 373.
Nakatsubo, N., et al. 1998. FEBS Lett. 427, 263.

Legal Information

Manufactured by Daiichi Pure Chemicals Co., Ltd
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

188.6 °F - closed cup - (Dimethylsulfoxide)

Flash Point(C)

87 °C - closed cup - (Dimethylsulfoxide)


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