MQAE is an improved chloride indicator that has greater
sensitivity to chloride (K
sv= 200 M
-1)
than SPQ (K
sv=118 M
-1) and higher
fluorescence quantum yield. The ester group of MQAE may
slowly hydrolyze inside cells, resulting in a change in its
fluorescence response.
- White solid soluble in water and DMSO
- Store at 4°C and protect from light, especially in
solution
-
ex\
em=
350/460nm.
- e (344 nm, H2O)
= 2,800
- C14H16BrNO3
- Mwt: 326.19