Cyanine 5.5 (Cy5.5® analog) amine derivative. The dye contains a free amine group which can be conjugated with a variety of functionalities, including NHS esters, and epoxides. Cyanine 5.5 is a far red dye which works fine for live organism imaging, and applications requiring low fluorescence background.
Absorption Maxima
684 nm
Extinction Coefficient
198000 M-1cm-1
Emission Maxima
710 nm
Fluorescence Quantum Yield
0.2
CAS Number
2097714-44-6, 2097714-45-7
CF260
0.07
CF280
0.03
Purity
95% (by 1H NMR and HPLC-MS).
Molecular Formula
C46H58Cl2N4O
Molecular Weight
753.88 kDa
Product Form
Dark blue powder.
Solubility
Practically insoluble in water (< 2 uM). Good in polar organic solvents (DMF, DMSO, alcohols).
Storage
Shipped at room temperature. Upon delivery, store in the dark at -20°C. Avoid prolonged exposure to light. Desiccate.
Disclaimer
This product is for research use only. It is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
