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D-Luciferin firefly, free acid
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 free acid form of luciferin requires addition of a dilute base such as NaOH or KOH to dissolve in water.
Specifications
Cas No. 2591-17-5
Product ID L8008
Product Name D-Luciferin firefly, free acid
Chemical Name (4S)-2-(6-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid
Synonym D(-)-Luciferin
Formula C11H8N2O3S2
Formula Wt. 280.32
Solubility Insoluble 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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