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D-Luciferin potassium salt
Description
Luciferins are light-emitting heterocyclic compounds commonly used in biochemistry. Luciferin is the natural ligand for the enzyme luciferase, which oxidizes the substrate, emitting energy in the form of light in the process. Firefly luciferase requires ATP for its reaction, emitting a greenish-yellow luminescence at a peak wavelength of approximately 530 nm. The potassium and sodium salts of luciferin dissolve much more readily in water or typical buffers and may be more convenient than the free acid form for in vivo imaging.
Specifications
Product ID L8010
Product Name D-Luciferin potassium salt
Chemical Name 4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic acid potassium salt
Formula C11H7KN2O3S2
Formula Wt. 318.42
Solubility Soluble in water.
Store Temp -20°C Protect from light
References Hastings JW. Chemistries and colors of bioluminescent reactions: a review. Gene 1996;173(1 Spec No):5–11. PMID: 8707056.
Green A, McElroy WD. Function of adenosine triphosphate in the activation of luciferin. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 1956 Oct;64(2):257–71. PMID: 13363432.
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