Ruthenium Red
Product Specifications
CAS Number
11103-72-3
Target
Calcium Channel
Related Pathways
Metabolism, Membrane transporter/Ion channel
Purity
0.95
Bioactivity
Ruthenium Red (Ammoniated ruthenium oxychloride) is a polycationic dye widely used for electron microscopy (EM) of cells, tissues and vegetative bacteria. Ruthenium red strongly reacts with phospholipids and fatty acids and binds to acidic mucopolysaccharides. Ruthenium red is a L-type calcium current (ICa) blocker, blocks Ca2+ uptake and release, and voltage-sensitive Ca2+ channels
Smiles
N.N.N.N.N.N.N.N.N.N.N.N.N.N.[Ru][Ru](=O)[Ru]=O.Cl[Cl](Cl)[Cl](Cl)Cl
Molecular Formula
Cl6H42N14O2Ru3
Molecular Weight
786.34
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
Available Sizes
More Discoveries
Explore Other Products
Browse additional items from our catalog