| Bioactivity | Phen green SK (PGSK) diacetate is a fluorescent heavy metal indicator that reacts with a variety of metal ions, including Fe2+, Cd2+, Co2+, Ni2+, Zn2+. PGSK diacetate displays excitation/emission maxima of 507/532 nm, respectively, and fluorescence is quenched upon interaction with metal ions |
| Name | Phen Green SK diacetate (5/6-mixture) |
| CAS | 234075-45-7 |
| Formula | C37H21Cl2N3O8 |
| Molar Mass | 706.48 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -80°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen |
| Reference | [1]. Petrat F, Rauen U, de Groot H. Determination of the chelatable iron pool of isolated rat hepatocytes by digital fluorescence microscopy using the fluorescent probe, phen green SK. Hepatology. 1999;29(4):1171-1179. |