sulfo-Cyanine5.5 is a far-red emitting fluorophore. It contains four sulfo groups, which provide great hydrophilicity and aqueous solubility. The reagent can be conjugated with various azides through a copper-catalyzed click chemistry reaction.
sulfo-Cyanine5.5 alkyne
Appearance: dark blue solid Molecular weight: 1054.36 Molecular formula: C43H42N3K3O13S4 IUPAC name: (E)-4-[(2E,4E)-5-{3,3-Dimethyl-5-[6-oxo-6-(2-propynylamino)hexyl]-10-(oxysulfonyl)-12-sulfo-5-azatricyclo[7.4.0.02,6]trideca-1,4,6,8,10,12-hexaen-4-yl}-2,4-pentadienylidene]-3,3-dimethyl-5-methyl-5-azatricyclo[7.4.0.02,6]trideca-1,6,8,10,12-pentaene-10,12-disulfonic acid tripotassium salt Solubility: good in water, DMF, DMSO Quality control: NMR 1H, HPLC-MS (95%) Storage conditions: Storage: 24 months after receival at -20°C in the dark. Transportation: at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. Avoid prolonged exposure to light. Desiccate.