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D-Luciferin, firefly, Free Acid

D-Luciferin, firefly, Free Acid

Product ID L8008
Cas No. 2591-17-5
Purity ≥98%
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5 mg $81.70 In stock
25 mg $282.10 In stock
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Description

Luciferins are light-emitting heterocyclic compounds commonly used in biochemistry. Luciferin is the natural ligand for the enzyme luciferase, which oxidizes the substrate, emitting energy in the form of light in the process. Firefly luciferase requires ATP for its reaction, emitting a greenish-yellow luminescence at a peak wavelength of approximately 530 nm. The free acid form of luciferin requires addition of a dilute base such as NaOH or KOH to dissolve in water.

Product Info

Cas No.

2591-17-5

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C11H8N2O3S2

Formula Wt.

280.32

Chemical Name

(4S)-2-(6-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid

IUPAC Name

(2Z,4S)-2-(6-oxo-1,3-benzothiazol-2-ylidene)-1, 3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid

Synonym

D(-)-Luciferin

Solubility

Insoluble in water. Soluble in methanol.

Appearance

White to off white powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

-20°C

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

L8008 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

L8008 Info Sheet PDF

References

Hastings JW. Chemistries and colors of bioluminescent reactions: a review. Gene 1996;173(1 Spec No):5–11. PMID: 8707056.

Green A, McElroy WD. Function of adenosine triphosphate in the activation of luciferin. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 1956 Oct;64(2):257–71. PMID: 13363432.

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