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2',7'-Dichlorofluorescein, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2',7'-Dichlorofluorescein is used as an indicator and as a cellular antioxidant activity. It is also used for the determination of carbohydrates and hydrogen peroxide by fluorescence densitometry and chemiluminescence respectively. It is used as an indicator for argentometry by Fajans method. It is also involved in the cellular antioxidant activity assay. It is utilized as an additive in fluorescence and laser studies.
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2′,7′-Dichlorofluorescein is used as an indicator and as a cellular antioxidant activity. It is also used for the determination of carbohydrates and hydrogen peroxide by fluorescence densitometry and chemiluminescence respectively. It is used as an indicator for argentometry by Fajans method. It is also involved in the cellular antioxidant activity assay. It is utilized as an additive in fluorescence and laser studies.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and methanol. Slightly dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in water.
Notes
As a fluorescent indicatorIncompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >300°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 5 g |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol and methanol. Slightly dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 401.2 |
Chemical Name or Material | 2′, 7′-Dichlorofluorescein |
Safety and Handling
- 2,7-Dichlorofluorescein
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,7-Dichlorofluorescein
RUO – Research Use Only
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