Properties
Description
FITC-TRITC-dextran is a pink powdered substance, easily dissolved in water, characterized by maximum absorption at λFITC = 493 nm and λTRITC = 550 nm. Structurally, it comprises of the fluorescent markers FITC and TRITC, each bound to dextran by thiourethane linkages, forming part of its complex molecular constitution. FITC-TRITC-dextran is a high-quality product with a molecular weight of 400,000-600,000 and a degree of substitution of 0.001-0.020.
Molecular Weight
400,000-600,000
Degree of Substitution
0.1-2%
Solubility
FITC-TRITC-dextran is highly soluble in water and DMSO. However, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
FITC-TRITC-dextran with a molecular weight of 400,000-600,000 and DS of 0.001-0.020 can be used for the study of real-time pH changes in various biological and biochemical processes, enabling a better understanding of cellular and tissue physiology.
