It is used as substitute for the carcinogenic benzidine in the chromogenic assay of peroxidases.
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Applications
It is used as substitute for the carcinogenic benzidine in the chromogenic assay of peroxidases.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in cold water. Soluble in hot water. Sparingly soluble in ethanol. and acetone. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Shin-ichi Kaiho.; Koji Mizuno. Sensitive assay systems for detection of hemoglobin with 2,7-diaminofluorene: Histochemistry and colorimetry for erythrodifferentiation. Anal. Biochem. 1985, 149 (1),117-120.
- S.J. Gebran.; E.L. Romano, H.A. Pons, L. Cariani.; A.N. Soyano. A modified colorimetric method for the measurement of phagocytosis and antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity using 2,7-diaminofluorene. Journal of Immunological Methods. 1992, 151 (1-2),255-260.