Molekula
Fluorescamine
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Fluorescamine is a fluorescent reagent used for the detection and quantification of primary amines, particularly in amino acid and protein analysis. It reacts rapidly with primary amines to form a highly fluorescent derivative. CAS: 38183-12-9, Molecular Formula: C17H10O4, Molecular Weight: 278.26, Storage: Ambient. Molekula supplies Fluorescamine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 mg — £49.20 per pack ex VAT · £59.04 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to yellow powder |
| Melting Point | 150 - 160°C |
| Purity | ≥98.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 57916662 |
| CAS Number | 38183-12-9 |
| IUPAC Name | 4'-phenylspiro[2-benzofuran-3,2'-furan]-1,3'-dione |
| EC Number | 253-814-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C17H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 278.26 |
| Exact Mass | 278.0579 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=COC3(C2=O)C4=CC=CC=C4C(=O)O3 |
| InChIKey | ZFKJVJIDPQDDFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C17H10O4/c18-15-13(11-6-2-1-3-7-11)10-20-17(15)14-9-5-4-8-12(14)16(19)21-17/h1-10H |
| PubChem CID | 37927 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29322045 |
| Tariff Code | 2932209090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 4-phenyl-3H,3'H-spiro[furan-2,1'-isobenzofuran]-3,3'-dione
- 4-Phenylspiro(furan-2(3H),1'(3'H)-isobenzofuran)-3,3'-dione
- 4-Phenylspiro[furan-2(3H),1-phthalan]-3,3'-dione
- 4'-phenyl-3H,3'H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,2'-furan]-3,3'-dione
- 4'-phenylspiro[2-benzofuran-3,2'-furan]-1,3'-dion
- 4'-phenylspiro[2-benzofuran-3,2'-furan]-1,3'-dione
- Fluram
- Ro 20-7234
- Spiro[furan-2(3H),1'(3'H)-isobenzofuran]-3,3'-dione, 4-phenyl-
- ZFKJVJIDPQDDFY-UHFFFAOYSA-
Frequently asked questions
What is Fluorescamine used for?
Fluorescamine is used for the sensitive detection of primary amines and amino acids, particularly in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and fluorescence-based assays.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Fluorescamine?
The chemical formula is C17H10O4 and the molecular weight is 278.26 g/mol.
How should Fluorescamine be stored?
Fluorescamine should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of Fluorescamine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Fluorescamine in analytical grade.
Can Molekula supply Fluorescamine in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply Fluorescamine in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Fluorescamine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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