This Cyanine 5.5 labeling reagent is a dye azide for Click Chemistry, supplied in solid form. The dye possesses far red / near infrared emission, which allows its use in NIR live organism imaging. Cyanine 5.5 can replace Cy5.5® and DyLight 680.
Absorption Maxima
684 nm
Extinction Coefficient
198000 M-1cm-1
Emission Maxima
710 nm
Fluorescence Quantum Yield
0.2
CF260
0.07
CF280
0.03
Purity
95% (by 1H NMR and HPLC-MS).
Molecular Formula
C43H49ClN6O
Molecular Weight
701.34 kDa
Product Form
Dark blue powder.
Solubility
Soluble in organic solvents (DMSO, DMF, dichloromethane). Practically insoluble in water (1.6 uM, 1.2 mg/L).
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.