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C3411

Sigma-Aldrich

2′,7′-Bis(2-carboxyethyl)-5(6)-carboxyfluorescein

≥90% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

BCECF

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C27H20O11
CAS Number:
85138-49-4
Molecular Weight:
520.44
Beilstein:
8375770
MDL number:
MFCD00036970
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24892612
NACRES:
NA.32

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥90% (HPLC)

form

powder

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

OC(=O)CCc1cc2c(OC3=CC(=O)C(CCC(O)=O)=CC3=C2c4cc(ccc4C(O)=O)C(O)=O)cc1O

InChI

1S/C27H20O11/c28-19-10-21-17(7-12(19)2-5-23(30)31)25(16-9-14(26(34)35)1-4-15(16)27(36)37)18-8-13(3-6-24(32)33)20(29)11-22(18)38-21/h1,4,7-11,28H,2-3,5-6H2,(H,30,31)(H,32,33)(H,34,35)(H,36,37)

InChI key

DKROGDOAOXDINY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

2′,7′-Bis(2-carboxyethyl)-5(6)-carboxyfluorescein has been used in a fluorescence-based screening assay, to determine the pH.

Biochem/physiol Actions

2′,7′-Bis(2-carboxyethyl)-5(6)-carboxyfluorescein (BCECF) is useful to study multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP) transporter action within the cell. BCECF is known to interfere with drug efflux interactions.
Fluorescent indicator for measurement of cytoplasmic pH in lymphocytes.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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