Zinquin is an UV-excitable, blue fluorescent zinc indicator.
Zinquin ethyl ester is membrane-permeable and is hydrolyzed
into Zinquin free acid once entering cells. Zinc is believed
to be involved in the suppression of apoptosis and play
important roles in many neural activities.
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(in the presence of Zn2+)= 364/385 nm.
- Off-white solid soluble in DMSO.
- Store at 4°C and protect from light.
- C21H22N2O5S.
- Mwt: 414.48.