DAF-FM diacetate (4-amino-5-methylamino-2',7'-difluorofluorescein diacetate)

Microscopy Flow cytometry ROS sensing
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DAF-FM diacetate (DAF-FM DA) is a cell-permeable, fluorescent probe for detecting and quantifying low concentrations of nitric oxide (NO). DAF-FM DA passively diffuses across cellular membranes and, once inside cells, is deacetylated by intracellular esterases and converted to cell-impermeant form — DAF-FM.

The fluorescence quantum yield of DAF-FM is ~0.005, but it increases about 160-fold to ~0.81 after reacting with NO and forming a fluorescent benzotriazole (excitation/emission maxima at 495/515 nm) .

The NO detection limit of DAF-FM (~3 nM) is more sensitive than that of DAF-2 (~5 nM). The fluorescence of the NO adduct of DAF-FM is independent of pH above pH 5.5. Moreover, the NO adduct of DAF-FM demonstrates a significantly enhanced photostability compared to that of DAF-2, ensuring reliable results and additional time for imaging.

DAF-FM DA should be dissolved in DMSO and then used to prepare a working solution. Buffers containing bovine serum albumin (BSA) or phenol red can affect the fluorescence and should be used cautiously.

DAF-FM diacetate (4-amino-5-methylamino-2',7'-difluorofluorescein diacetate), 1A100
DAF-FM diacetate (4-amino-5-methylamino-2',7'-difluorofluorescein diacetate), 1A100
DAF-FM diacetate (4-amino-5-methylamino-2',7'-difluorofluorescein diacetate), 1A100
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General properties

Appearance: beige solid
Molecular weight: 496.42
CAS number: 254109-22-3
Molecular formula: C25H18F2N2O7
Solubility: DMSO
Quality control: NMR 1H and HPLC-MS (95+%)
Storage conditions: 24 months after receival at -20°C in the dark. Transportation: at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. Desiccate.
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