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DCFHDA

BioReagent, suitable for fluorescence, ≥95% (HPLC)

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Synonym(s):
2′,7′-Dichlorofluorescein diacetate, Diacetyldichlorofluorescein
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H14Cl2O7
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
485.27
Beilstein:
68488
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.32

product line

BioReagent

Quality Level

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

mp

232-234 °C (lit.)

solubility

DMSO: soluble

fluorescence

λex 504 nm; λem 524 nm in 0.1 M Tris pH 8.0 (esterase)

suitability

suitable for fluorescence

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(=O)Oc1cc2Oc3cc(OC(C)=O)c(Cl)cc3C4(OC(=O)c5ccccc45)c2cc1Cl

InChI

1S/C24H14Cl2O7/c1-11(27)30-21-9-19-15(7-17(21)25)24(14-6-4-3-5-13(14)23(29)33-24)16-8-18(26)22(31-12(2)28)10-20(16)32-19/h3-10H,1-2H3

InChI key

VQVUBYASAICPFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2′,7′-Dichlorofluorescein diacetate, also known as DCFHDA or Dcfh-DA, is a sensitive cell-permeable redox probe. The lipophilic non-fluorescent Dcfh-DA readily crosses the cell membrane through passive diffusion followed by deacetylation. The deacylated product is an oxidant sensitive 2′,7′-dichlorofluorescein (DCHF). DCHF is oxidized later to form highly fluorescent DCF, which is measured.

Application

2′,7′-Dichlorofluorescein diacetate is predominantly used to detect reactive oxygen (ROS) intermediates and quantify the overall oxidative stress in cells.

Dcfh-DA is used in the quantitative assay to measure oxidative stress in nanoparticle-treated cells.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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  3. What is required to get 2´,7´-Dichlorofluorescein diacetate, Product 35845, to fluoresce?

    2',7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate fluoresces only after cleavage of the acetyl groups.

  4. In what solvents is 2´,7´-´Dichlorofluorescein diacetate, Product 35845, soluble?

    It is soluble in DMF, ethanol (2 mg/mL), DMSO (10 mg/mL).

  5. What are the optical properties of the hydrolysis product of 2´,7´-Dichlorofluorescein diacetate, Product 35845?

    Excitation maximum is at 504 nm; emission maximum is at 529 nm (in 0.1 M Tris pH 8.0 following treatment with an esterase).

  6. What are the recommended storage conditions for 2´\,7´-Dichlorofluorescein diacetate, Product 35845?

    Product no. 35845 should be stored in a refrigerator or coldroom at 2-8°C.

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  9. Can Product 35845, 2´,7´-Dichlorofluorescein diacetate be used for ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) detection?

    Yes, Product 35845, 2´,7´-Dichlorofluorescein diacetate can be used for ROS detection by FACS analysis. 

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