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Calcein - C001
Calcein (1g) - C001-10
Calcein (5g) - C001-12
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C001-10
1 g
 5-10 business days 1 $38.00
C001-12
5 g
 5-10 business days 1 $113.00

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Application: Metal indicator for Ca2+, fluorometric
MSDS
ChemicalName: Bis[N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)aminomethyl]fluorescein
CAS: 1461-15-0

Appearance: Yellowish orange powder
Free fluorescein: To pass test
MW: 622.53, C30H26N2O13

Storage Condition: ambient temperature, protect from light
Shipping Condition: ambient temperature

Product Description
Calcein is a fluorescent metal indicator for calcium detection with EDTA titration. It is slightly soluble in water. The proton dissociation constants are reported to be pKa1=2.1, pKa2=2.9, pKa3=4.2, pKa4=5.5, pKa5=10.8 and pKa6=11.7. Calcein solution emits a yellowish-green fluorescence in acidic conditions, and no fluorescence in basic conditions. However, Calcein will emit fluorescence in the presence of metal ions such as Al, Ba, Ca, Cu, Mg, and Zn in basic conditions. Therefore, Calcein is also used for direct fluorometric EDTA titration of these metal ions. Since Calcein has a clear endpoint even if the sample has color or contains phosphate, it is suitable for calcium detection in biological samples or fertilizers. TPC, murexide, or PPC are added to get a clear endpoint. For example, by mixing equal amounts of TPC with Calcein, intense green fluorescence will turn reddish-purple with no fluorescence at the endpoint.

Chemical Structure


References
1. J. Korbl, et al., Metallochromic Indicators. IV. A Note on the Preparation and Properties of “Calceine”. Collect Czech Chem Commun. 1958;23:622-627.
2. R. O. Ashby, et al., A Microdetermination of Calcium in Blood Serum. J Lab Clin Med. 1957;49:958-961.
3. M. A. Demertzis, Fluorimetric Determination of Calcium in Serum with Calcein Complexation of Calcein with Calcium and Alkali Metals. Anal Chim Acta. 1988;209:303-308.

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