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Resorufin pentyl ether (CAS 87687-03-4)

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Alternate Names:
Pentoxyresorufin; 7-Pentyloxy-3-phenoxazone
Application:
Resorufin pentyl ether is a fluorimetric substrate for cytochrome P450 linked enzymes, CYP2B4 and CYP2B
CAS Number:
87687-03-4
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
283.32
Molecular Formula:
C17H17NO3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Resorufin pentyl ether is a fluorescent dye widely employed in scientific research. With its strong fluorescence properties, it serves as useful for the detection of various biological molecules. Specifically, Resorufin pentyl ether is a fluorimetric substrate for cytochrome P450 linked enzymes, CYP2B4, and CYP2B6 (CYP2B). In in vitro studies, Resorufin pentyl ether has demonstrated its utility by facilitating the detection of important biological molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. Although the precise mechanism of action of Resorufin pentyl ether is not yet fully elucidated, it is postulated that the dye binds to specific biological molecules and undergoes fluorescence upon exposure to light.


Resorufin pentyl ether (CAS 87687-03-4) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Resorufin pentyl ether, 1 mg

sc-208304
1 mg
$204.00

Resorufin pentyl ether, 5 mg

sc-208304A
5 mg
$632.00