Description

Bodipy 558/568 Succinimidyl Ester is a high-performance, reactive fluorescent dye derivative designed for labeling biomolecules. This compound is critical for researchers and industrial developers requiring stable, bright, and photostable fluorescent conjugates for sensitive detection applications. It is primarily needed by professionals in the life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology sectors for advanced fluorescence-based assays and imaging.

Application

• Biomolecule Labeling: Covalent conjugation to primary amines (-NH2) on proteins, antibodies, peptides, and oligonucleotides for fluorescence tagging.
• Fluorescence Microscopy: Preparation of fluorescent probes for cellular and tissue imaging, including confocal and super-resolution microscopy.
• Flow Cytometry: Creation of antibody-dye conjugates for multi-color cell analysis and immunophenotyping.
• Diagnostic Assays: Development of fluorescent detection reagents for ELISA, lateral flow assays, and in-situ hybridization.
• Biochemical Research: Use in fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) studies, receptor labeling, and tracking studies.
• Material Science: Functionalization of nanoparticles and polymers with fluorescent markers for tracking and characterization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bodipy 558/568 Succinimidyl Ester
CAS No.	150173-73-2
Molecular Formula	C24H28BF2N3O5
Molecular Weight	503.31 g/mol
Synonyms	BODIPY® 558/568 SE; BODIPY® FL C3-SE; 4,4-Difluoro-5,7-Dimethyl-4-Bora-3a,4a-Diaza-s-Indacene-3-Propionic Acid, Succinimidyl Ester; BDP FL C3-SE; BODIPY 558/568-X, SE; Boron Dipyrromethene 558/568 NHS Ester; 3-Propionic acid, 4,4-difluoro-5,7-dimethyl-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene-, 2,5-dioxo-1-pyrrolidinyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bodipy 558/568 Succinimidyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and spectrophotometry for absorbance/fluorescence verification. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under desiccant. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red solid or powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Absorption Maximum (λmax)	558 - 568 nm
Emission Maximum	568 - 578 nm
Extinction Coefficient (ε)	Contact for details
Fluorescence Quantum Yield	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF, acetonitrile
Water Content (KF)	< 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.