| Description | 5(6)-ROX, a nucleic acid fluorescent label, serves as a reference dye in real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) applications. |
| Synonyms | 5(6)-Carboxy-X-rhodamine |
| molecular weight | 1069.224 |
| Molecular formula | C66H60N4O10 |
| CAS | 198978-94-8 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 62.5 mg/mL (116.91 mM) |
| References | 1. Wang G, et al. Optimization of 6-carboxy-X-rhodamine concentration for real-time polymerase chain reaction using molecular beacon chemistry. Can J Microbiol. 2007 Mar;53(3):391-7. |