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Fluorescein isothiocyanate–dextran

average mol wt 70,000, (FITC:Glucose = 1:250)

Synonym(s):

FITC-Dextran 70, FITC–Dextran

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CAS Number:
60842-46-8
MDL number:
MFCD00131092
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.32

biological source

synthetic

conjugate

FITC conjugate

form

powder

mol wt

average mol wt 70,000

composition

(FITC:Glucose = 1:250)

extent of labeling

~0.004 mol/mol FITC glucose

solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL, hazy, orange to very deep orange

fluorescence

λex 492 nm; λem 518 nm in ethanol

application(s)

cell analysis

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Dextran labeled with fluorescein isothiocyanate for possible use in perfusion studies in animals.
Fluorescein isothiocyanate–dextran (FITC-Dextran 70) is use as a fluorescent probe to study cell processes such as cell permeability, phagocytosis and endocytosis and to study mechanisms of biomolecular delivery. FITC-Dextran 70 may be used to study the capacity, selectivity and efficiency of encapsulation and release by drug delivery vehicles.

Other Notes

Internalisation of FITC and FITC-dextran by suspension cultured plant cells; In the study of fluid pinocytosis in leukocytes

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315 - H319 - H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

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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