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Fluorescein-5-isothiocyanate

Definition: Fluorescent probe capable of being conjugated to tissue and proteins. It is used as a label in fluorescent antibody staining procedures as well as protein- and amino acid-binding techniques.
Notes: DF: note short X ref
Also Called: Fluorescein (5 or 6)-Isothiocyanate,Fluorescein-5-isothiocyanate Hydrochloride
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 3326-32-7
Previously Indexed: Fluoresceins (1966-1991),Thiocyanates (1966-1991)

Fluorescein-5-isothiocyanate Definitions and Terms

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