
Macrolex Fluorescence Red G | CAS 70546-25-7
| Catalog Number | F06-0012 |
| Category | Coumarin |
| Molecular Formula | C21H17N3O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 375.44 |
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Product Introduction
Macrolex® Fluorescent Red G is a coumarin dyestuff-based pigment used for the coloration of amorphous thermoplastics such as PS, PC, PMMA, PET and for transparent and opaque dyeing of SAN. It is also suitable in polyester, masterbatches, body for electrical equipment, housing for electrical and electronics, tool housing, packaging, bank notes, bottles, cosmetic bottles, paper and plastic- and rubber polymers. It is a solvent-soluble dye for plastics with high heat stability, good light fastness, weather resistance, high color strength, and outstanding brilliance.
Chemical Information
Product Specification
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Chemical Information
| Synonyms | Macrolex® Fluorescent Red G |
| IUPAC Name | 3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-7-(diethylamino)-2-oxochromene-4-carbonitrile |
| SMILES | CCN(CC)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C(=C(C(=O)O2)C3=NC4=CC=CC=C4S3)C#N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C21H17N3O2S/c1-3-24(4-2)13-9-10-14-15(12-22)19(21(25)26-17(14)11-13)20-23-16-7-5-6-8-18(16)27-20/h5-11H,3-4H2,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | NDKYYKABKLOOAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Density | 1.37±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Appearance | Red Powder |
| Boiling Point | 578.7±60.0°C at 760 mmHg |
Product Specification
| Excitation | 535 |
| Emission | 584, 491 |
| Storage | 24 months after receival at -20°C in the dark. Transportation: at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. Avoid prolonged exposure to light. |
Application
Macrolex Fluorescence Red G is a fluorescent dye designed for red-emitting staining and labeling workflows in chemical biology, materials research, and analytical microscopy. Its dye structure supports strong fluorescence readout for visualizing labeled targets and tracking distribution in complex samples, including polymeric and biological preparations where a red fluorescence channel is advantageous.
1. Fluorescent Cell Staining
Macrolex Fluorescence Red G is used as a red fluorescence staining reagent for visualizing cellular components in fixed-cell microscopy workflows. Researchers incorporate it into staining protocols to generate high-contrast fluorescence images for qualitative localization studies, such as comparing signal patterns across experimental conditions or sample preparations. The dye's compatibility with standard fluorescence imaging setups makes it a practical choice when a red emission channel is required for multiplexing with other fluorophores.
2. Polymer And Biomaterial Labeling
Macrolex Fluorescence Red G is frequently applied to label polymers, hydrogels, and biomaterial surfaces to enable fluorescence-based tracking of material distribution, coating uniformity, and incorporation efficiency. In biomaterials science workflows, the dye is used to create fluorescently detectable constructs for microscopy readouts and process development studies. This labeling approach supports visualization of how modified materials interact with biological matrices or how different fabrication batches perform under comparable imaging conditions.
3. Fluorescence Microscopy Imaging
Macrolex Fluorescence Red G is used as a fluorescent imaging reagent in microscopy experiments where red fluorescence provides separation from common green and blue channels. Lab teams employ the dye for imaging of stained samples, including prepared slides and labeled specimen sections, to support comparative imaging across timepoints, treatments, or sample types. Its role in imaging workflows is typically to provide a robust fluorescent signal for straightforward visualization and documentation using routine fluorescence microscope configurations.
4. Fluorescent Tracing In Assays
Macrolex Fluorescence Red G is applied as a fluorescent tracer in laboratory assay development and analytical experiments that require monitoring of labeled components within mixtures. Researchers use the dye to follow transport, mixing, or distribution behavior in prepared samples and to generate fluorescence-based readouts that can be quantified with appropriate plate readers or imaging instrumentation. This makes it useful for method development where a red-emitting fluorescence marker is needed to track labeled fractions without introducing additional probe complexity.
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