Calcein

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Calcein

Calcein | 1461-15-0

Catalog Number A14-0009
Category Calcium, Chloride Indictors and Other indicators
Molecular Formula C30H26N2O13
Molecular Weight 622.53
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Product Introduction

Calcein is a fluorescent calcium indicator. It can be used for the fluorometric determination of calcium and EDTA titration of calcium.

Chemical Information

Related CAS 4370-08-5 (Deleted CAS) 359900-38-2 (Alternate CAS)
Synonyms Fluorescein Complexone; Fluorexon; Oftasceine; Fluorescein, 2',7'-bis[[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]methyl]-; N,N'-[(3',6'-Dihydroxy-3-oxospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-2',7'-diyl)bis(methylene)]bis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycine]; 2,2',2'',2'''-(((3',6'-Dihydroxy-3-oxo-3H-spiro[isobenzofuran-1,9'-xanthene]-2',7'-diyl)bis(methylene))bis(azanetriyl))tetraacetic acid; 2,7-Bis[N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)aminomethylene]fluorescein; Acetic acid, [(3',6'-dihydroxy-2',7'-fluorandiyl)bis(methylenenitrilo)]tetra-; NSC 298193
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 2-[[7'-[[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]methyl]-3',6'-dihydroxy-3-oxospiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthene]-2'-yl]methyl-(carboxymethyl)amino]acetic acid
Canonical SMILES C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)OC23C4=CC(=C(C=C4OC5=CC(=C(C=C35)CN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O)O)O)CN(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
InChI InChI=1S/C30H26N2O13/c33-21-7-23-19(5-15(21)9-31(11-25(35)36)12-26(37)38)30(18-4-2-1-3-17(18)29(43)45-30)20-6-16(22(34)8-24(20)44-23)10-32(13-27(39)40)14-28(41)42/h1-8,33-34H,9-14H2,(H,35,36)(H,37,38)(H,39,40)(H,41,42)
InChI Key DEGAKNSWVGKMLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Solubility Soluble in Water
Density 1.74±0.1 g/cm3
Appearance Yellow-orange to Orange-brown Powder
Boiling Point 952.7±65.0°C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 200°C
  • Product Specification
  • Application
Excitation 494 nm
Emission 517 nm
Storage Store at RT
Signal Warning
GHS Hazard Statements H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral] H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal] H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation] H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation] H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation] H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statement Codes P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (The corresponding statement to each P-code can be found at the GHS Classification page.)

Calcein, a fluorescent compound renowned for its efficacy in biological and biochemical realms, serves as a powerful tool for highlighting cellular structures and processes. Here are four key applications of Calcein:

Live Cell Imaging: Embraced in the realm of live cell imaging, Calcein emerges as a pivotal agent for labeling and visualizing live cells through the lens of a fluorescence microscope. With its unique ability to traverse cell membranes and bind to intracellular components, emitting a vibrant green fluorescence, Calcein enables researchers to track cell viability, morphology, and behavior in real-time, offering profound insights into the dynamic world of cellular processes.

Calcium Assays: In the domain of calcium assays, Calcein plays a central role in quantifying intracellular calcium levels. Upon binding to calcium ions, its fluorescence characteristics undergo a transformation, rendering it a superb indicator for calcium influx and signaling. This functionality proves critical for investigating calcium-mediated processes governing nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and various other cellular activities, shedding light on the intricate orchestration within cells.

Membrane Integrity Assessment: Delving into the assessment of cell membrane integrity and permeability, Calcein emerges as a valuable ally. By leveraging Calcein in assays where intact cells repel the compound while damaged cells allow its accumulation, researchers can delineate between living and compromised cells with precision. This application holds significant value in deciphering cytotoxicity, cell death mechanisms, and the impact of pharmaceutical agents on cellular membranes, offering nuanced insights into cellular health dynamics.

Bone and Tissue Staining: In the realm of histology and medical investigations, Calcein finds its niche in staining bone and mineralized tissues. Administered to animal subjects, Calcein integrates into developing bone structures, facilitating visualization of bone growth and remodeling processes. This application proves especially beneficial in exploring bone metabolism conditions like osteoporosis and the efficacy of interventions targeting bone health, enriching our understanding of skeletal dynamics and treatment outcomes.

Computed Properties

XLogP3 -3.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count 6
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count 15
Rotatable Bond Count 12
Exact Mass 622.14348889 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass 622.14348889 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area 232Ų
Heavy Atom Count 45
Formal Charge 0
Complexity 1070
Isotope Atom Count 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count 1
Compound Is Canonicalized Yes

Literatures

PMIDPublication DateTitleJournal
29174985 2018-03-01 Role of P-glycoprotein in deoxynivalenol-mediated in vitro toxicity Toxicology letters
26454883 2016-01-01 Nrf2 Regulates the Sensitivity of Mouse Keratinocytes to Nitrogen Mustard via Multidrug Resistance-Associated Protein 1 (Mrp1) Toxicological sciences : an official journal of the Society of Toxicology
23896552 2013-11-01 Antifungal effect and pore-forming action of lactoferricin B like peptide derived from centipede Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans Biochimica et biophysica acta
23816874 2013-10-01 Antifungal property of hibicuslide C and its membrane-active mechanism in Candida albicans Biochimie
23643888 2013-08-01 Isolation of (-)-olivil-9'-O-β-d-glucopyranoside from Sambucus williamsii and its antifungal effects with membrane-disruptive action Biochimica et biophysica acta

Patents

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