Molecular Formula: C19H18N2O5S
Molecular Weight: 386.42
Linear Structural Formula: C19H18N2O5S
MDL Number: MFCD03452711
Purity: >=95% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Zinquin has been used to detect intracellular zinc.
Biochem Physiol Actions: Zinquin is a membrane-permeant fluorophore. It is used to detect zinc in cells by UV fluorescence. Zinquin ethyl ester can be used to monitor the change in intracellular concentrations of Zn2+ in thymocytes and hepatocytes. The ester is excited at 368nm and emits at 490nm.
Other Notes: Free acid or salt as available