Description

Dehydroluciferin is a key synthetic intermediate and derivative of luciferin, the bioluminescent substrate. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing and optimizing sensitive chemiluminescent and bioluminescent assay systems. It is primarily utilized in the life sciences sector for applications ranging from high-throughput screening to advanced molecular imaging. The product is supplied under the identifier CAS NO 20115-09-7.

Application

• Bioluminescence Research: A critical precursor and reference standard in the study of luciferase enzyme mechanisms and kinetics.
• Assay Development: Used to synthesize novel luciferin analogs for creating next-generation, highly sensitive bioanalytical and diagnostic assays.
• Drug Discovery: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms to develop reporter gene assays for monitoring cellular processes and gene expression.
• Molecular Imaging Probes: Serves as a building block for developing advanced probes used in in vivo and in vitro imaging studies.
• Chemical Synthesis: An important intermediate for the organic synthesis of specialized fluorescent and chemiluminescent compounds.
• Quality Control: Acts as a reference material for the purity and potency testing of commercial luciferin and related enzymatic reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dehydroluciferin
CAS No.	20115-09-7
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O3S2
Molecular Weight	280.32 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Luciferin, Dehydro; 2-(6-Hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic Acid; 4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic Acid; Dehydro-D-luciferin; Dehydroluciferin; 20115-09-7; Benzothiazole, 2-(4,5-dihydro-4-thiazolecarboxylic acid)-6-hydroxy-
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Quality Control

Our Dehydroluciferin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize repeated exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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