Bioactivity | BTC tetrapotassium is a low affinity calcium indicator (Kd approximately 7-26 µM) featuring many desirable properties for cellular calcium imaging, including long excitation wavelengths (400/485 nm), low sensitivity to Mg2+, and accuracy of ratiometric measurement[1]. |
Name | BTC tetrapotassium |
CAS | 216453-54-2 |
Formula | C33H25K4N3O12S |
Molar Mass | 844.02 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Hyrc KL, et al. Neuronal free calcium measurement using BTC/AM, a low affinity calcium indicator. Cell Calcium. 1998;24(3):165-175. |