APDye 488 Picolyl Azide
This product is a bright, green-fluorescent dye containing a picolyl azide group for bioorthogonal labeling. It provides enhanced copper-catalyzed click reactivity compared to standard azides, making it especially ideal for efficient conjugation in biological and imaging applications.
Key Features and Benefits
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Bright Fluorescence: Excitation/emission ~495/520 nm, ideal for green channel imaging.
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Picolyl Azide: Enhances CuAAC efficiency over traditional azides.
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High Sensitivity: Provides strong signal intensity in labeling experiments.
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Bioorthogonal Chemistry: Compatible with alkyne-modified biomolecules.
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High Purity: Ensures reliable and reproducible fluorescence performance.
Applications
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Fluorescence Imaging: Labels alkyne-modified proteins, nucleic acids, or glycans.
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Probe Development: Builds fluorescent probes using click chemistry.
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Bioconjugation: Couples biomolecules via copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition.
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Diagnostics: Enables sensitive detection assays in molecular biology.
Storage and Handling
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Storage: Keep at –20 °C in a sealed, light- and moisture-protected container.
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Handling: Protect from prolonged light exposure; prepare fresh solutions before use.
This product combines bright green fluorescence with an enhanced azide for efficient CuAAC click labeling, specifically offering a powerful tool for imaging and bioconjugation.
AxisPharm offers 5000+ PEG Linkers with high purity. Different kinds of PEG Reagents may be available by custom synthesis.