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T1287

Sigma-Aldrich

Tetramethylrhodamine isothiocyanate–Dextran

average mol wt 155,000

Synonym(s):

TRITC-Dextran

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MDL number:
MFCD00132418
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

100

form

powder

mol wt

average mol wt 155,000

extent of labeling

~1 TRITC per 100 glucose residues

color

purple to pink

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

Tetramethylrhodamine isothiocyanate-Dextran/TRITC-Dextran is a fluorochrome.

Application

Tetramethylrhodamine isothiocyanate-Dextran has been used:
  • as fluorescent dyes
  • to test a range of molecule sizes in dextran transport assays
  • to label blood plasma in order to visualize the vasculature

Other Notes

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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