Fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran | 60842-46-8

Product Introduction

Fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran (FITC-dextran) is a fluorescently labeled polysaccharide used in biological and biochemical applications. Comprising fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and dextran, it emits green fluorescence when excited by blue light. FITC-dextran is commonly used to study cell permeability, endocytosis, and intracellular processes, and it serves as a tracer in vascular studies and tissue distribution in live animals. It is highly sensitive, versatile, and non-toxic, making it ideal for fluorescence microscopy and in vivo imaging.

Chemical Information
Synonyms	Fluorescein Isothiocyanate Dextran (Mw.=ca. 10000); FITC-Dextran 2000; Dextran, N-(3',6'-dihydroxy-3-oxospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthen]-5(or 6)-yl)carbamothioate; Dextran, (3',6'-dihydroxy-3-oxospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthen]-5(or 6)-yl)carbamothioate; Fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran - Average MW 3,000-5,000; Dextran-FITC; FD 10S; FITC-dextran; FITC-dextran 64
Solubility	Soluble in Water
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
MDL Number	MFCD00131092