Properties
Description
FITC-dextran sulfate is manufactured by selectively treating a dextran fraction with a sulfating agent, which is then labeled with FITC, and is supplied as a readily water-soluble yellow to pale yellow powder. It exhibits an excitation maximum of 490-495 nm and an emission maximum of 520 ± 8 nm. FITC-dextran sulfate is a high-quality product with a molecular weight of approx. 500,000 and a degree of substitution of 0.001-0.020.
Molecular Weight
Approx. 500,000
Degree of Substitution
0.1-2%
Solubility
FITC-dextran sulfate dissolves readily in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
FITC-dextran sulfate with a molecular weight of approx. 500,000 and DS of 0.001-0.020 can be used for the study of cellular interactions and biological processes due to its ability to bind to certain biomolecules, as well as the potential chemical reactions in different research contexts involving FITC-dextran sulfate.
