BTC tetrapotassium

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BTC tetrapotassium Structure
BTC tetrapotassium structure
Common Name BTC tetrapotassium
CAS Number 216453-54-2 Molecular Weight 848.05446
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C33H29K4N3O12S4* Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of BTC tetrapotassium


BTC tetrapotassium is a low affinity calcium indicator (Kd approximately 7-26 µM) featuring many desirable properties for cellular calcium imaging, including long excitation wavelengths (400/485 nm), low sensitivity to Mg2+, and accuracy of ratiometric measurement[1].

 Names

Name BTC (potassium salt)

 BTC tetrapotassium Biological Activity

Description BTC tetrapotassium is a low affinity calcium indicator (Kd approximately 7-26 µM) featuring many desirable properties for cellular calcium imaging, including long excitation wavelengths (400/485 nm), low sensitivity to Mg2+, and accuracy of ratiometric measurement[1].
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References

[1]. Hyrc KL, et al. Neuronal free calcium measurement using BTC/AM, a low affinity calcium indicator. Cell Calcium. 1998;24(3):165-175.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C33H29K4N3O12S4*
Molecular Weight 848.05446