CAS 2591-17-5

Firefly luciferin

Description:

Firefly luciferin, with the CAS number 2591-17-5, is a bioluminescent compound primarily found in fireflies and certain other organisms. It is a small, organic molecule that plays a crucial role in the biochemical process of bioluminescence, where it reacts with oxygen in the presence of the enzyme luciferase to produce light. The structure of luciferin typically includes a thiazole ring and a carboxylic acid group, contributing to its unique properties. This compound is known for its ability to emit light in the visible spectrum, which is often used by fireflies for communication and mating purposes. Firefly luciferin is soluble in polar solvents, and its luminescent properties have made it a valuable tool in various scientific applications, including bioluminescent imaging and assays in molecular biology. Additionally, research into luciferin has implications for understanding metabolic processes and developing novel bioluminescent markers for biological studies.

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

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

InChI key: InChIKey=BJGNCJDXODQBOB-SSDOTTSWSA-N

SMILES: C(O)(=O)[C@@H]1N=C(C=2SC=3C(N2)=CC=C(O)C3)SC1

Synonyms:

• (2E,4S)-2-(6-oxo-1,3-benzothiazol-2(6H)-ylidene)-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid
• (2Z,4S)-2-(6-oxo-1,3-benzothiazol-2(6H)-ylidene)-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid
• (4S)-2-(6-Hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid
• (4S)-2-(6-Hydroxybenzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid
• (4S)-4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic acid
• (S)-4,5-dihydro-2-(6-hydroxybenzothiazol-2-yl)thiazole-4-carboxylic acid
• (S)-Luciferin (firefly)
• 2-(6-Hydroxy-1,3-Benzothiazol-2-Yl)-4,5-Dihydro-1,3-Thiazole-4-Carboxylic Acid
• 2-Thiazoline-4-carboxylic acid, 2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-, (-)-
• 4-Thiazolecarboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-, (4S)-
• 4-Thiazolecarboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-, (S)-
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-(-)-Luciferin
• Beetle luciferin
• BrightGlo
• BriteLite substrate
• Firefly luciferin
• Luciferin

D-(-)-Luciferin [Chemiluminescence Reagent]

CAS: 2591-17-5

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Purity: >98.0%(HPLC)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 280.32

Ref: 3B-A5030

D-Luciferin

CAS: 2591-17-5

D-Luciferin

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 280.32

Ref: 54-BUP14503

4-Thiazolecarboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-, (4S)-

CAS: 2591-17-5

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 280.3228

Ref: IN-DA003PUR

D-Luciferin, Free acid

CAS: 2591-17-5

D-Luciferin, Free acid

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Purity: >99.5%

Color and Shape: Off-white to pale lemon Solid-Powder

Molecular weight: 280.32281

Ref: 54-BIL1349

D-Luciferin

CAS: 2591-17-5

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Molecular weight: 280.32

Ref: 4Z-L-227002

D-Luciferin

CAS: 2591-17-5

D-Luciferin (D-(-)-Luciferin) is a luciferase substrate that catalyzes the production of yellow-green light. Cost-effective and quality assured.

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Purity: 98.03% - 99.83%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 280.323

Ref: TM-T3313

D-Luciferin

CAS: 2591-17-5

(S)-2-(6-Hydroxybenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 280.32

Ref: IN-DG126657

D-Luciferin

CAS: 2591-17-5

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Purity: ≥ 99.0%

Color and Shape: Off-white to yellow powder

Molecular weight: 280.32

Ref: 7W-GP9319

D-Luciferin Firefly

CAS: 2591-17-5

Luciferin (also in its salt form) is the substrate of luciferase, an enzyme that catalyzes a light-producing reaction. It is a bioluminescent substrate used to assay ATP availability. It also serves as a versatile scaffold to design other luminogenic enzyme substrates.

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Purity: Min. 98 Area-%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 280.32 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FL08607

D-Luciferin

CAS: 2591-17-5

M03620 - D-Luciferin

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 280.32

Ref: 10-M03620

D-Luciferin ex. Firefly, 99%

CAS: 2591-17-5

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Purity: min. 99%

Color and Shape: White to light yellow, Powder

Molecular weight: 280.33

Ref: SR-50320

(4S)-4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic Acid-13C2,15N

Controlled Product

CAS: 2591-17-5

Formula: C₉C₂H₈NNO₃S₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 283.3

Ref: TR-D449728

(4S)-4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic Acid-15N2

Controlled Product

CAS: 2591-17-5

Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 282.31

Ref: TR-D449727