Properties
Description
FITC-red dextran is a substance typically provided as a powder or crystal varying in color from light brown to dark purple, which is easily dissolvable in water. The compound shows maximum absorption at wavelengths of 493 nm for FITC and 582 nm for red-shift dye. FITC-red dextran is a high-quality product with a molecular weight of 15,000-25,000 and a degree of substitution of 0.001-0.020.
Molecular Weight
15,000-25,000
Degree of Substitution
0.1-2%
Solubility
FITC-red dextran is readily soluble in water and DMSO. However, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
FITC-red dextran with a molecular weight of 15,000-25,000 and DS of 0.001-0.020 can be used for the study of cellular processes, more specifically the dynamics of endocytosis and exocytosis, in both biological and chemical applications of FITC-red dextran.
