Molekula
D-Luciferin
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D-Luciferin is a bioluminescent substrate used in luciferase-based assays for detecting biological activity, particularly in live-cell imaging and high-throughput screening. It has a molecular formula of C11H8N2O3S2, a molecular weight of 280.32 g/mol, and is stored at -15 to -20 °C. CAS number: 2591-17-5. Signal word: None. Molekula supplies D-Luciferin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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100 mg — £135.60 per pack ex VAT · £162.72 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off-white to yellow powder |
| Water | ≤2.0% |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥99.0% |
| Turbidity | ≤2.0 NTU |
| Specific optical rotation | -36 to -32 |
| Molar extinction coefficient | ≥17900 L/(mol cm) |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -15 to -20 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 45944318 |
| CAS Number | 2591-17-5 |
| IUPAC Name | (4S)-2-(6-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid |
| EC Number | 219-981-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H8N2O3S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 280.32 |
| Exact Mass | 279.9976 |
| SMILES | C1[C@@H](N=C(S1)C2=NC3=C(S2)C=C(C=C3)O)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | BJGNCJDXODQBOB-SSDOTTSWSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C11H8N2O3S2/c14-5-1-2-6-8(3-5)18-10(12-6)9-13-7(4-17-9)11(15)16/h1-3,7,14H,4H2,(H,15,16)/t7-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 92934 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29342080 |
| Tariff Code | 2934208090 |
Safety & GHS
Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (4S)-2-(6-Hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid
- (S)-2-(6-Hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-2-thiazoline-4-carboxylic acid
- (S)-2-(6-Hydroxybenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid
- (S)-4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)thiazole-4-carboxylic acid
- (S)-4,5-dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic acid
- (S)-4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxybenzothiazol-2-yl)thiazole-4-carboxylic acid
- D-Luciferin Firefly
- Firefly luciferin
- Luciferin
- Photinus luciferin
Frequently asked questions
What is D-Luciferin used for?
D-Luciferin is primarily used as a substrate for luciferase enzymes in bioluminescent assays, commonly in live-cell imaging and reporter gene studies.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-Luciferin?
The formula is C11H8N2O3S2 with a molecular weight of 280.32 g/mol.
How should D-Luciferin be stored?
D-Luciferin should be stored at -15 to -20 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade of D-Luciferin does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies D-Luciferin in high-purity research grade suitable for biochemical and imaging applications.
Can Molekula supply D-Luciferin in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply D-Luciferin in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a D-Luciferin order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.
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