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C0875

Sigma-Aldrich

Calcein

Powder

Synonym(s):

Bis[N,N−bis(carboxymethyl)aminomethyl]fluorescein, Fluorescein-bis(methyliminodiacetic acid), Fluorexon

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C30H26N2O13
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
622.53
Beilstein:
8181068
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.47

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Product Name

Calcein, Used for the fluorometric determination of calcium and EDTA titration of calcium in the presence of magnesium.

Quality Level

description

mixed isomers

form

powder

technique(s)

titration: suitable

color

yellow to brown

solubility

NaOH: 50 mg/mL

fluorescence

λex 470 nm; λem 509 nm (pH 7.4)

suitability

suitable for (Suitable for fluorometric determination of Ca Suitable for EDTA titration of Ca in the presence of Mg)

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

OC(=O)CN(CC(O)=O)Cc1cc2c(Oc3cc(O)c(CN(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O)cc3C24OC(=O)c5ccccc45)cc1O

InChI key

DEGAKNSWVGKMLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Calcein has been used:
  • in whole cell staining[1]
  • in histomorphometry and micro-computed tomography[2]
  • to label active bone-forming surfaces[3]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Calcein is a calcium-dependent fluorescent molecule. It is mainly required to study bone metabolism under in vivo conditions and helps in the staining of pit area under in vitro conditions.[4] Calcein is used for the fluorometric determination of calcium and EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) titration of calcium.[5]

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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  1. Is there a reference for using Calcein, Product C0875, to study bone growth?

    1 answer
    1. Clement-Lacroix, P., et al. Osteoblasts are a new target for prolactin: analysis of bone formation in prolactin receptor knockout mice. Endocrinology, 140, 96-105 (1999).

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  2. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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  3. What is the extinction coefficient of Calcein, Product C0875?

    1 answer
    1. For samples in 1 M sodium hydroxide: E1% = 1040 at 500-504 nm; E1% = 466 at 242-245 nm.

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  4. What are the excitation and emission wavelengths of Calcein, Product C0875?

    1 answer
    1. Conn's Biological Stains, 10th Edition states excitation is at 494 nm in aqueous solutions at pH 9; the emission maximum is 517 nm. Depending upon the pH of the solution, slightly different values have been reported in the literature.

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  5. What is the solubility of Calcein, Product C0875?

    1 answer
    1. Calcein is soluble at a concentration of 50 mg/mL in 1M sodium hydroxide, yielding clear orange to brown solution.

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