Fluorescein isothiocyanate

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Fluorescein isothiocyanate Structure
Fluorescein isothiocyanate structure
Common Name Fluorescein isothiocyanate
CAS Number 3326-32-7 Molecular Weight 389.381
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 708.6±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C21H11NO5S Melting Point >360 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 382.4±32.9 °C
Symbol GHS08
GHS08
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Fluorescein isothiocyanate


FITC is a derivative of fluorescein for the labeling of amines.

 Names

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

Name fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate
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 Fluorescein isothiocyanate Biological Activity

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

Description FITC is a derivative of fluorescein for the labeling of amines.
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In Vitro Annexin V-FITC/PI is employed to detect chondrocyte apoptosis[1]. The PEI-modified CDs are conjugated with fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) to fabricate CDs-FITC composites[2].
Cell Assay The frequency of chondrocyte apoptosis is measured by flow cytometry with Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and propidium iodide. A total of 1×104 treated chondrocytes are collected from each group, washed in cold PBS and incubated with Annexin V-FITC and PI at room temperature for 15 min in the dark on ice. These samples are then analyzed using a fluorescence-activated cell sorter. Cell Quest software is used to analyze the percentage of apoptosis. All tests are repeated in triplicate.
References

[1]. Gao SG, et al. Phosphorylation of osteopontin has proapoptotic and proinflammatory effects on human knee osteoarthritis chondrocytes. Exp Ther Med. 2016 Nov;12(5):3488-3494. Epub 2016 Oct 5.

[2]. Zhu X, et al. Ratiometric, visual, dual-signal fluorescent sensing and imaging of pH/copper ions in real samples based on carbon dots-fluorescein isothiocyanate composites. Talanta. 2017 Jan 1;162:65-71

 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 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 708.6±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point >360 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C21H11NO5S
Molecular Weight 389.381
Flash Point 382.4±32.9 °C
Exact Mass 389.035797
PSA 120.44000
LogP 4.00
Vapour Pressure 0.0±2.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.754
InChIKey MHMNJMPURVTYEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=C1OC2(c3ccc(O)cc3Oc3cc(O)ccc32)c2ccc(N=C=S)cc21
Storage condition 2-8°C
Stability Stability Stable, but moisture-sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, amines, acids.
Water Solubility practically insoluble

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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

Symbol GHS08
GHS08
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H317-H334
Precautionary Statements P261-P280-P342 + P311
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xn: Harmful;
Risk Phrases R22;R36/37/38;R42/43
Safety Phrases S22-S45-S36/37/39-S26-S36/37
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3

 Synthetic Route

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

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 Precursor & DownStream

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

Precursor  7

DownStream  0

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More Articles

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

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Uptake of neutrophil-derived Ym1 protein distinguishes wound macrophages in the absence of interleukin-4 signaling in murine wound healing.

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 Fluorescein isothiocyanateBioassay

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 Synonyms

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

5-FITC
Isothiocyanatofluorescein
5-Isothionatofluorescein
FITC Fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate
EINECS 248-207-7
Fluorescein Isothiosyanate
fluorescein isothiocyanate isomer 1
fluorescein 6-isothiocyanate
FITC ISOMER
Fluorescein 5-Isothiocyanate (isomer I)
3',6'-Dihydroxy-5-isothiocyanato-3H-spiro[2-benzofurane-1,9'-xanthén]-3-one
5-FITC (isomer I)
5-Isothiocyanatofluorescein (isomer I)
FITC
5-Fluorescein Isothiocyanate
fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate
FITC,Fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate
FITC isomer I
Fluorescein isothiocyanate,isomer 1
2-(6-Hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)-5-isothiocyanatobenzoic acid
Fluorescein Isothiocyanate (isomer I)
Fluorescein isothiocyanate isomer I
FITC-I
Fluorescein 5(6)-isothiocyanate
Fluorescein-5-isothiocyanate
MFCD00005063
Fluorescein Isothiocyanate
3',6'-Dihydroxy-5-isothiocyanato-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthen]-3-one

 Fluorescein isothiocyanate | FAQ

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

Q: What is the CAS number of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate?
A: CAS number of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate is 3326-32-7.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate is 120.44000.
Q: What is the melting point of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate?
A: Melting point of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate is >360 °C(lit.).
Q: What are the upstream materials of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate: 2321-07-5;463-71-8;3326-34-9;610-27-5;108-46-3;3326-35-0;14926-29-5.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate?
A: SMILES notation of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate is O=C1OC2(c3ccc(O)cc3Oc3cc(O)ccc32)c2ccc(N=C=S)cc21.
Q: What is the LogP of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate?
A: LogP of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate is 4.00.
Q: What is the molecular weight of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate?
A: Molecular weight of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate is 389.381.
Q: What is the InChIKey of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate?
A: InChIKey of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate is MHMNJMPURVTYEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What are the uses of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate?
A: Main uses of fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate: FITC is a derivative of fluorescein for the labeling of amines.
Q: What is the safety information for fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate?
A: Safety information for fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate: S22-S45-S36/37/39-S26-S36/37.

 Fluorescein isothiocyanatefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

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