D-Luciferin, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 2591-17-5; Firefly luciferin; Luciferin; (4S)-2-(6-Hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid

MDL: MFCD00042929
CAS Number: 2591-17-5
Compound CID: 92934

Product Size

10 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

D-Luciferin, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is a popular bioluminescent substrate of luciferase in the presence of ATP. The molecular weight of the compound is 280.32, and its molecular formula is C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂.

Molecular Weight

280.32

Molecular Formula

C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: 48 mg/mL (171.23 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: <1 mg/mL

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

D-Luciferin plays a key role in bioluminescence assays to study cellular activities.