Texas Red
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Description
[Molecular Probes] A registered trademark for a red fluorescent dye used to detect proteins. Texas Red® is composed of sulforhodamine 101 sulfonyl chloride. Texas Red® binds with soluble proteins producing sulfonyl chloride which is readily washed away with water.
Other Properties
Soluble in dimethylformamide, acetone
Maximum absorption wavelength = 589-595 nm
Maximum emission wavelength = 615-620 nm
Additional Information
Molecular Probes: Texas Red® data page
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Website address 1 Comment: Website (www.mdyn.com/application_notes/technotes) - gives max abs=596 nm and max.emission = 620 nm
- Website address 2 Comment: Website (pingu.salk.edu/fcm/fluo.html ) - gives max abs=589 nm and max.emission = 615 nm
- Website address 3 Comment: Molecular Probes website (www.probes.com/handbook/sections) - gives max abs=595 nm and max.emission = 615 nm