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C37H43N3O10S2
753.9 g/mol
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Cy5 NHS Ester

CAS146368-14-1
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Research Compound

Cy5 NHS Ester is a fluorescent labeling reagent used in research applications. It consists of a Cy5 fluorophore linked to an N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) ester reactive group, which allows covalent attachment to primary amines on proteins or other biomolecules.

fluorescent labeling of biomoleculesresearch reagent for imaging studies

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Safety Reference

Harmful
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Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H332Harmful if inhaled
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-[5-[1-[6-(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)oxy-6-oxohexyl]-3,3-dimethyl-5-sulfoindol-1-ium-2-yl]penta-2,4-dienylidene]-1-ethyl-3,3-dimethylindole-5-sulfonate

InChIKey

WXWLHDCCGVWTDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCN1C2=C(C=C(C=C2)S(=O)(=O)[O-])C(C1=CC=CC=CC3=[N+](C4=C(C3(C)C)C=C(C=C4)S(=O)(=O)O)CCCCCC(=O)ON5C(=O)CCC5=O)(C)C

Synonyms (10)
  • Cy5 NHS Ester
  • Cyanine 5, SE
  • Indocyanine Green Impurity 71
  • Sulfo-Cyanine5, SE (ethyl)