6-Carboxyfluorescein

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6-Carboxyfluorescein Structure
6-Carboxyfluorescein structure
Common Name 6-Carboxyfluorescein
CAS Number 3301-79-9 Molecular Weight 376.316
Density 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 736.4±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C21H12O7 Melting Point >300 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 271.0±26.4 °C

 Use of 6-Carboxyfluorescein


The single isomer, 6-FAM, contains a carboxylic acid that can be used to react with primary amines via carbodiimide activation of the carboxylic acid. Fluorescein is the most common fluorescent derivatization reagent for labeling biomolecules. In addition to its relatively high absorptivity, excellent fluorescence quantum yield, and good water solubility, fluorescein has an excitation maximum that closely matches the 488 nm spectral line of the argon-ion laser.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 6-carboxyfluorescein
Synonym More Synonyms

 6-Carboxyfluorescein Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description The single isomer, 6-FAM, contains a carboxylic acid that can be used to react with primary amines via carbodiimide activation of the carboxylic acid. Fluorescein is the most common fluorescent derivatization reagent for labeling biomolecules. In addition to its relatively high absorptivity, excellent fluorescence quantum yield, and good water solubility, fluorescein has an excitation maximum that closely matches the 488 nm spectral line of the argon-ion laser.
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.7±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 736.4±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point >300 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C21H12O7
Molecular Weight 376.316
Flash Point 271.0±26.4 °C
Exact Mass 376.058289
PSA 113.29000
LogP 2.66
Vapour Pressure 0.0±2.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.816
InChIKey BZTDTCNHAFUJOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=C(O)c1ccc2c(c1)C1(OC2=O)c2ccc(O)cc2Oc2cc(O)ccc21
Storage condition 2-8°C
Water Solubility DMSO: soluble

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2915900090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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6-Carboxyfluorescein Structure

6-Carboxyfluorescein

CAS#:3301-79-9

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Literature: Russian Journal of General Chemistry, , vol. 65, # 3.2 p. 454 - 456 Zhurnal Obshchei Khimii, , vol. 65, # 3 p. 511 - 513

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  2

DownStream  1

 Customs

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HS Code 2915900090
Summary 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Articles222

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This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

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Pleiotropic effects of cell wall amidase LytA on Streptococcus pneumoniae sensitivity to the host immune response.

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 6-CarboxyfluoresceinBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Cellular uptake in human CCRF-CEM cells at 10 uM after 1 hr by real time fluorescence...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: CCRF-CEM
External Id: CHEMBL1764633
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

6-carboxy-fluorescein
6-Carboxyfluorescein
3',6'-Dihydroxy-3-oxo-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthene]-6-carboxylic acid
6-FAM
6-FAM Hydrate
Carboxyfluorescein
MFCD00036873
6-FAM,6-CF
6-FAM FLUOS
EINECS 276-331-1
6-FAM,FLUOS

 6-Carboxyfluorescein | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the safety information for 6-carboxyfluorescein?
A: Safety information for 6-carboxyfluorescein: S26-S36/37.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 6-carboxyfluorescein?
A: InChIKey of 6-carboxyfluorescein is BZTDTCNHAFUJOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: How is the water solubility of 6-carboxyfluorescein?
A: Water solubility of 6-carboxyfluorescein: DMSO: soluble.
Q: What is the English name of 6-carboxyfluorescein?
A: The English name of 6-carboxyfluorescein is 6-carboxyfluorescein.
Q: What is the melting point of 6-carboxyfluorescein?
A: Melting point of 6-carboxyfluorescein is >300 °C(lit.).
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 6-carboxyfluorescein?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 6-carboxyfluorescein is 113.29000.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 6-carboxyfluorescein?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 6-carboxyfluorescein: 108-46-3;552-30-7.
Q: What English synonyms does 6-carboxyfluorescein have?
A: English synonyms of 6-carboxyfluorescein: 6-carboxy-fluorescein, 6-Carboxyfluorescein, 3',6'-Dihydroxy-3-oxo-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthene]-6-carboxylic acid, 6-FAM, 6-FAM Hydrate, Carboxyfluorescein, MFCD00036873, 6-FAM,6-CF, 6-FAM FLUOS, EINECS 276-331-1, 6-FAM,FLUOS.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 6-carboxyfluorescein?
A: SMILES notation of 6-carboxyfluorescein is O=C(O)c1ccc2c(c1)C1(OC2=O)c2ccc(O)cc2Oc2cc(O)ccc21.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 6-carboxyfluorescein?
A: Molecular weight of 6-carboxyfluorescein is 376.316.

 6-Carboxyfluoresceinfactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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