CAS 4091-99-0: 2′,7′-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate
Description:2′,7′-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) is a non-fluorescent, cell-permeable compound widely used as a probe for detecting reactive oxygen species (ROS) in biological systems. Upon entering cells, DCFH-DA is hydrolyzed by intracellular esterases to form dichlorodihydrofluorescein (DCFH), which can then be oxidized by ROS to produce a highly fluorescent compound, dichlorofluorescein (DCF). This transformation allows for the quantification of oxidative stress within cells. DCFH-DA is characterized by its stability, ease of use, and ability to provide real-time measurements of ROS levels. It is typically utilized in various applications, including cell culture studies, flow cytometry, and fluorescence microscopy. The compound is soluble in organic solvents and has a relatively low toxicity profile, making it suitable for in vitro experiments. However, care must be taken to avoid light exposure during experiments, as fluorescence can be affected by photobleaching. Overall, DCFH-DA is a valuable tool in the field of cellular biology and oxidative stress research.
Formula:C24H16Cl2O7
InChI:InChI=1S/C24H16Cl2O7/c1-11(27)31-21-9-19-15(7-17(21)25)23(13-5-3-4-6-14(13)24(29)30)16-8-18(26)22(32-12(2)28)10-20(16)33-19/h3-10,23H,1-2H3,(H,29,30)
InChI key:InChIKey=PXEZTIWVRVSYOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C(O)C=1C=CC=CC1C2C3=CC(Cl)=C(OC(=O)C)C=C3OC4=CC(OC(=O)C)=C(Cl)C=C42
- Synonyms:
- 2,7-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (2,7-Dichlorofluorescin diacetate
- 2-(3,6-Diacetoxy-2,7-dichloro-9H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
- 2-[3,6-bis(acetyloxy)-2,7-dichloro-9H-xanthen-9-yl]benzoic acid
- 2′,7′-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate
- Benzoic acid, 2-[3,6-bis(acetyloxy)-2,7-dichloro-9H-xanthen-9-yl]-
- Benzoic acid, o-(2,7-dichloro-3,6-dihydroxyxanthen-9-yl)-, diacetate
- Dcfh-Da
- H2Dcfda
- H<sub>2</sub>DCFDA
- DCFH
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