BTC-AM

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BTC-AM Structure
BTC-AM structure
Common Name BTC-AM
CAS Number 176767-94-5 Molecular Weight 979.912
Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 992.9±75.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C45H45N3O20S Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 554.3±37.1 °C

 Use of BTC-AM


BTC-AM is a low affinity calcium indicator. BTC-AM has substantial calcium-independent fluorescence at all excitation wavelengths. BTC-AM is readily loaded into neurons and is rapidly hydrolysed[1].

 Names

Name Acetoxymethyl ([2-(acetoxymethoxy)-2-oxoethyl]{3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-6-[2-(2-{bis[2-(acetoxymethoxy)-2-oxoethyl]amino}-5-methylphenoxy)ethoxy]-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl}amino)acetate
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 BTC-AM Biological Activity

Description BTC-AM is a low affinity calcium indicator. BTC-AM has substantial calcium-independent fluorescence at all excitation wavelengths. BTC-AM is readily loaded into neurons and is rapidly hydrolysed[1].
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References

[1]. Hyrc KL, et al. Neuronal free calcium measurement using BTC/AM, a low affinity calcium indicator. Cell Calcium. 1998;24(3):165-175.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 992.9±75.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C45H45N3O20S
Molecular Weight 979.912
Flash Point 554.3±37.1 °C
Exact Mass 979.231689
LogP 5.56
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.607

 Synonyms

Acetoxymethyl ([2-(acetoxymethoxy)-2-oxoethyl]{3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-6-[2-(2-{bis[2-(acetoxymethoxy)-2-oxoethyl]amino}-5-methylphenoxy)ethoxy]-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl}amino)acetate