Calcein is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Fluorescent Tracers: It serves as a powerful fluorescent dye in biological studies, allowing researchers to visualize cellular processes and track the movement of cells in live organisms.
- Cell Viability Assays: Commonly used in cytotoxicity testing, calcein helps determine cell health by indicating live cells through its fluorescence, providing a reliable method for assessing the effects of drugs or toxins.
- Environmental Monitoring: In environmental science, calcein is employed to detect and quantify heavy metals in water samples, offering a sensitive approach for assessing water quality.
- Histology and Pathology: It is utilized in tissue staining, enhancing the contrast of specific cellular components under a microscope, which aids in the diagnosis of diseases.
- Biotechnology Applications: Calcein is used in various biotechnological applications, including the development of biosensors and in the study of biomolecular interactions, providing insights into complex biological systems.
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Calcein is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Fluorescent Tracers: It serves as a powerful fluorescent dye in biological studies, allowing researchers to visualize cellular processes and track the movement of cells in live organisms.
- Cell Viability Assays: Commonly used in cytotoxicity testing, calcein helps determine cell health by indicating live cells through its fluorescence, providing a reliable method for assessing the effects of drugs or toxins.
- Environmental Monitoring: In environmental science, calcein is employed to detect and quantify heavy metals in water samples, offering a sensitive approach for assessing water quality.
- Histology and Pathology: It is utilized in tissue staining, enhancing the contrast of specific cellular components under a microscope, which aids in the diagnosis of diseases.
- Biotechnology Applications: Calcein is used in various biotechnological applications, including the development of biosensors and in the study of biomolecular interactions, providing insights into complex biological systems.
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
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Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
