| Description | HBC (HBC 530) 530 is a mimic of green fluorescent protein (GFP) fluorophore for imaging RNA in live cells. Fluoresces when bound to Pepper aptamer; displays high affinity binding (Kd = 3.5 nM). Suitable for confocal and two-photon microscopy. Confocal excitation maximum = 488 nm, emission maximum= 495 - 595 nm. Two-photon excitation maximum = 976 nm, emission maximum= 475 - 575 nm. |
| Synonyms | Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-cyano-α-[[4-[(2-hydroxyethyl)methylamino]phenyl]methylene]-, HBC 530 |
| molecular weight | 303.36 |
| Molecular formula | C19H17N3O |
| CAS | 156840-13-0 |
| 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: 50 mg/mL (164.8 mM) |