Fluorescein Diacetate

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Fluorescein Diacetate Structure
Fluorescein Diacetate structure
Common Name Fluorescein Diacetate
CAS Number 596-09-8 Molecular Weight 416.380
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 604.7±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C24H16O7 Melting Point 200-203 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 264.0±31.5 °C

 Use of Fluorescein Diacetate


Fluorescein diacetate is a cell permeable esterase-substrate. Fluorescein diacetate can be used as a fluorogenic substrate for hGSTP1-1.

 Names

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Name Fluorescein Diacetate
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 Fluorescein Diacetate Biological Activity

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

Description Fluorescein diacetate is a cell permeable esterase-substrate. Fluorescein diacetate can be used as a fluorogenic substrate for hGSTP1-1.
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In Vitro Fluorescein diacetate (FDA) is an acetylated derivative of the green fluorescent dye fluorescein[1]. Fluorescein diacetate (FDA), a fluorescent probe used for vital staining, is a fluorescently activated by esterolytic activity of human Pi-class glutathione S-transferase (hGSTP1) selectively among various cytosolic GSTs. Fluorescence activation of Fluorescein diacetate susceptible to GST inhibitors is observed in MCF7 cells exogenously overexpressing hGSTP1, but not in cells overexpressing hGSTA1 or hGSTM1. Fluorescein diacetate can be used as a fluorogenic substrate for hGSTP1-1. To investigate whether the fluorescence activation is due to hGSTP1 activity, Fluorescein diacetate is incubated with recombinant hGSTP1-1 and GSH in vitro. Remarkable fluorescence activation is observed in the presence of both hGSTP1-1 and GSH, whereas only slight activation is observed in the absence of either of them or when the enzyme is heat inactivated. This suggests that the fluorescence activation of Fluorescein diacetate depends on hGSTP1-1 activity. From the linear relationship between the rate of increase in fluorescence and the hGSTP1-1 concentration, the specific activity of the enzyme for 1 μM Fluorescein diacetate is determined to be 79±15 nmol/min/mg protein. Fluorescein diacetate is applicable as a fluorogenic substrate for evaluating inhibitors of GSTP1-1 in vitro. For Fluorescein diacetate as a substrate, both Ethacrynic acid (EA) and NBDHEX suppress the hGSTP1-1-dependent fluorescent increase in a concentration-dependent manner, with IC50s of 3.3±0.5 μM and 0.61±0.04 μM, respectively[2].
Cell Assay MCF7 cells (2-3×105) are seeded in a 35-mm glass bottom dish before the experiment. Prior to imaging, cells are washed with 1 mL PBS, then incubated in 1 mL Hanks’ Balanced Salt solution (HBSS(+) without phenol red) containing 1 μM Fluorescein diacetate (0.1% DMSO as a cosolvent) for 5 min at 37°C. Cells are washed twice with 1 mL PBS and 1 mL HBSS is added before imaging. Fluorescence images of fluorescein and DsRed-Express2 were acquired in the FITC channel (excitation at 473 nm) and the DsRed channel (excitation 559 nm). The 16-bit images obtained are analysed[2].
References

[1]. Boyd V, et al. Limitations in the Use of Fluorescein Diacetate/Propidium Iodide (FDA/PI) and Cell PermeableNucleic Acid Stains for Viability Measurements of Isolated Islets of Langerhans. Curr Trends Biotechnol Pharm. 2008 Mar;2(2):66-84.

[2]. Fujikawa Y, et al. Fluorescein diacetate (FDA) and its analogue as substrates for Pi-class glutathione S-transferase (GSTP1) and their biological application. Talanta. 2018 Mar 1;179:845-852.

 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 604.7±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 200-203 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C24H16O7
Molecular Weight 416.380
Flash Point 264.0±31.5 °C
Exact Mass 416.089600
PSA 88.13000
LogP 2.77
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.7 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.681
InChIKey CHADEQDQBURGHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(=O)Oc1ccc2c(c1)Oc1cc(OC(C)=O)ccc1C21OC(=O)c2ccccc21
Storage condition −20°C

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S24/25
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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 Fluorescein DiacetateBioassay

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

Name: Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2-induced cytopathy was measured 4 days after infection of EGF...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
External Id: CHEMBL5303712
Name: Luminescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: mu-type opioid receptor isoform MOR-1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: OPRM1-OPRD1_AG_LUMI_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_AG_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: uHTS identification of small molecule activators of the adaptive arm of the Unfolded ...
Source: Burnham Center for Chemical Genomics
Target: N/A
External Id: BCCG-A405-UPR-XBP1-PrimaryAgonist-Assay
Name: High throughput fluorescence intensity-based biochemical assay to screen for small mo...
Source: University of Pittsburgh Molecular Library Screening Center
Target: furin (paired basic amino acid cleaving enzyme), isoform CRA_a [Homo sapiens]
External Id: MH080376 Biochemical HTS for Inhibitors of the Proprotein Convertase Furin.
Name: Fluorescence polarization to screen for inhibitor that competite the binding of FadD2...
Source: Broad Institute
Target: FATTY-ACID-CoA LIGASE FADD28 (FATTY-ACID-CoA SYNTHETASE)
External Id: 2147-01_Inhibitor_SinglePoint_HTS_Activity
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify pos...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_PAM_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Absorbance-based primary biochemical high throughput screening assay to identify acti...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: caspase-3 preproprotein [Homo sapiens]
External Id: PROCASPASE3_ACT_EPIABS_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: uHTS identification of small molecule modulators of NR3A
Source: Burnham Center for Chemical Genomics
Target: N/A
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 Synonyms

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

EINECS 209-877-6
3',6'-Bis(acetyloxy)spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one
3-Oxospiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthene)-3',6'-diyl diacetate
MFCD00005062
3-Oxo-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthene]-3',6'-diyl diacetate
(6'-acetyloxy-3-oxospiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthene]-3'-yl) acetate
Fluorescein Diacetate

 Fluorescein Diacetate | 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 Fluorescein Diacetate?
A: Safety information for Fluorescein Diacetate: S24/25.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Fluorescein Diacetate?
A: Molecular formula of Fluorescein Diacetate is C24H16O7.
Q: What is the English name of Fluorescein Diacetate?
A: The English name of Fluorescein Diacetate is Fluorescein Diacetate.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of Fluorescein Diacetate?
A: SMILES notation of Fluorescein Diacetate is CC(=O)Oc1ccc2c(c1)Oc1cc(OC(C)=O)ccc1C21OC(=O)c2ccccc21.
Q: What English synonyms does Fluorescein Diacetate have?
A: English synonyms of Fluorescein Diacetate: EINECS 209-877-6, 3',6'-Bis(acetyloxy)spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one, 3-Oxospiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthene)-3',6'-diyl diacetate, MFCD00005062, 3-Oxo-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthene]-3',6'-diyl diacetate, (6'-acetyloxy-3-oxospiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthene]-3'-yl) acetate, Fluorescein Diacetate.
Q: What are the uses of Fluorescein Diacetate?
A: Main uses of Fluorescein Diacetate: Fluorescein diacetate is a cell permeable esterase-substrate. Fluorescein diacetate can be used as a fluorogenic substrate for hGSTP1-1.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Fluorescein Diacetate?
A: Molecular weight of Fluorescein Diacetate is 416.380.
Q: What are the storage conditions for Fluorescein Diacetate?
A: Storage conditions for Fluorescein Diacetate: −20°C.
Q: What is the boiling point of Fluorescein Diacetate?
A: Boiling point of Fluorescein Diacetate is 604.7±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Fluorescein Diacetate?
A: InChIKey of Fluorescein Diacetate is CHADEQDQBURGHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

 Fluorescein Diacetatefactory

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