Merocyanin 540
Merocyanin 540 is a fluorescent membrane probe that selectively stains the membranes of a wide variety of electrically excitable cells, but not those of nonexcitable cells (Ex/Em: 540/580 nm) [1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
62796-23-0
UNSPSC
12171500
Hazard Statement
H315, H319, H335
Target
Fluorescent Dye
Type
Dye Reagents
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/merocyanin-540.html
Purity
99.89
Solubility
DMSO : 125 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C1/C(C(N(CCCC)C(N1CCCC)=S)=O)=C/C=C/C=C2OC3=C(N/2CCCS(=O)(O[Na])=O)C=CC=C3
Molecular Formula
C26H32N3NaO6S2
Molecular Weight
569.67
Precautions
H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Easton TG, et al. Merocyanine 540 as a fluorescent probe of membranes: staining of electrically excitable cells. Cell. 1978 Mar;13 (3) :475-86.|[2]Lagerberg JW, et al. Factors affecting the amount and the mode of merocyanine 540 binding to the membrane of human erythrocytes. A comparison with the binding to leukemia cells. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1995 May 4;1235 (2) :428-36.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light, stored under nitrogen)
Scientific Category
Dye Reagents
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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