Biocytin

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 3349

Versatile marker for neuroanatomical investigations
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Versatile marker for neuroanatomical investigations

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Product Description

Biocytin is a versatile marker used in anterograde, retrograde and intracellular neuroanatomical investigations and in biotinidase assays. Displays high solubility in aqueous solutions and has a low molecular weight facilitating injection using micropipettes. Can be incorporated with a variety of avidin and streptavidin conjugates for detection by light, fluorescence or electron microscope.

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

372.48

Formula

C16H28N4O4S

Storage

Store at -20°C

Chemical Name

N6-[5-[(3aS,4S,6aR)-Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl]-1-oxopentyl]-L-lysine

CAS Number

576-19-2

PubChem ID

83814

InChI Key

BAQMYDQNMFBZNA-MNXVOIDGSA-N

SMILES

O=C1N[C@@]2([H])[C@@](CS[C@H]2CCCCC(NCCCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O)=O)([H])N1

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
water 18.62 50 with gentle warming

Preparing Stock Solutions for Biocytin

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 372.48

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
0.5 mM 5.37 mL 26.85 mL 53.69 mL
2.5 mM 1.07 mL 5.37 mL 10.74 mL
5 mM 0.54 mL 2.68 mL 5.37 mL
25 mM 0.11 mL 0.54 mL 1.07 mL

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Product Documents for Biocytin

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Biocytin

For research use only

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