8-Isothiocyanatopyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonic acid trisodium salt (CAS 51987-57-6)

8-Isothiocyanatopyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonic acid trisodium salt is used for epsilon-labeling of peptides.8-Isothiocyanatopyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonic acid trisodium salt is a highly utilized fluorescent dye in scientific research. With excellent water solubility, it emits light at 420 nm when excited at 360 nm. The dye finds wide application in various scientific fields, including DNA sequencing, protein labeling, and cell imaging.In DNA sequencing, 8-Isothiocyanatopyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonic acid trisodium salt acts as a fluorescent dye incorporated into the DNA during the sequencing process. By analyzing the resulting fluorescence, researchers can determine the DNA sequence accurately.In protein labeling, the dye can be attached to proteins using chemical modification or genetic fusion techniques. Once labeled, the proteins become visible under fluorescence microscopy, enabling researchers to study their localization and interactions. In cell imaging, 8-Isothiocyanatopyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonic acid trisodium salt can be used to label cells and visualize their behavior in real time.