1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one

1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one (DFO) is a chemical that is used to find fingerprints on porous surfaces. 1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one reacts with amino acids present in the fingerprint to form highly fluorescent derivatives (Ex/Em = ~470/570) .

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[54078-29-4]

Product Name Alternative

DFO

UNSPSC

12171500

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Fluorescent Dye

Type

Dye Reagents

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/1-8-diazafluoren-9-one.html

Purity

99.92

Solubility

DMSO : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C1C2=NC=CC=C2C3=CC=CN=C31

Molecular Formula

C11H6N2O

Molecular Weight

182.18

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]D'Elia V, et al. Evaluation and comparison of 1,2-indanedione and 1,8-diazafluoren-9-one solutions for the enhancement of latent fingerprints on porous surfaces. Forensic Sci Int. 2015 Sep;254:205-14.