Calcein AM is a cell-permeant dye that can be used to determine cell viability in most eukaryotic cells. In live cells the nonfluorescent calcein AM is converted to a green-fluorescent calcein, after acetoxymethyl ester hydrolysis by intracellular esterases. This dye is also available in our special packaging (C-3100) and as 1 mg of the solid (C-1430). For a longer wavelength version of this dye, check out our new CellTrace calcein red-orange AM (Cat. no. C-34851).
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Cell Permeability
Cell-permeant
Concentration
1 mg⁄ml
For Use With (Application)
Cell Tracing, Cell Tracker
For Use With (Equipment)
Fluorescence Microscope
Product Type
Calcein, AM
Dye Type
Other Label(s) or Dye(s)
Emission
517 nm
Excitation Wavelength Range
494 nm
Quantity
1 mL
Reagent Type
Cell Tracker Compounds, Cell Labeling Reagents
Shipping Condition
Room Temperature
Target Enzyme
Esterase
Contents & Storage
Store in freezer at -5°C to -30°C and protect from light.