| Description | Indo-1 (potassium salt) is a ratiometric fluorescent calcium indicator. It is ideal for analyses using flow cytometry, as it uses a single excitation source, typically 349-364 nm light from an argon-ion laser. The emission maximum shifts from 475-485 nm without calcium to 400-410 nm when Indo-1 (potassium salt) binds calcium. Indo-1 (potassium salt) is prone to photobleaching, which limits its usefulness in methods involving microscopy. |
| molecular weight | 845.101 |
| Molecular formula | C32H31K5N3O12 |
| CAS | 132319-56-3 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: Soluble |