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Fluorescein Diacetate (CAS 596-09-8)

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Alternate Names:
Fluorescein diacetate is also known as Cellstain-FDA, Di-O-acetylfluorescein, and 3,6-Diacetoxyfluoran
Application:
Fluorescein Diacetate is a useful live-cell fluorescent stain that is hydrolysed to fluorescent fluorescein in live cells
CAS Number:
596-09-8
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
416.38
Molecular Formula:
C24H16O7
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Fluorescein Diacetate stains living cells green, and is a substrate for esterases. Fluorescein Diacetate is suitable for use in cell viability assays. Removal of the acetate groups by cellular esterases results in fluorescence in cells with intact membranes.

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Fluorescein Diacetate, 5 g

sc-294598
5 g
$67.00

Fluorescein Diacetate, 25 g

sc-294598A
25 g
$194.00