| Description | Tricyclic cytosine (tC) is a fluorescent analog of cytosine designed for RNA imaging within live cells, facilitating the study of RNA synthesis, degradation, and trafficking with single-cell precision through confocal imaging. This compound features excitation/emission maxima (λ) of 375/505 nm, an extinction coefficient of 4000 M^-1cm^-1, and a quantum yield of 0.2. |
| molecular weight | 349.36 |
| Molecular formula | C15H15N3O5S |
| CAS | 1174063-74-1 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |