Description

Bapta, Tetracesium Salt is a high-purity cesium salt derivative of the well-known calcium chelator BAPTA. This specialized compound is valued for its enhanced solubility and stability in aqueous systems compared to other salt forms, making it a critical reagent in advanced biochemical and biophysical research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for precise intracellular calcium buffering and calibration in fluorescence-based assays.

Application

• Intracellular Calcium Chelation: Used as a highly selective calcium buffer in physiological studies to control and manipulate intracellular Ca²⁺ concentrations.
• Fluorescence Probe Calibration: Serves as a key component in calibration solutions for fluorescent calcium indicators (e.g., Fura-2, Indo-1) in cell imaging and flow cytometry.
• Biophysical Research: Employed in the study of calcium-dependent enzyme kinetics, ion channel function, and signal transduction pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: A potential component in the development of in-vitro diagnostic kits and assays for clinical research.
• Electrophysiology: Used in patch-clamp and other electrophysiological experiments to isolate calcium-mediated currents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bapta, Tetracesium Salt
CAS No.	480436-84-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₂₀Cs₄N₂O₁₀
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(o-aminophenoxy)ethane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid tetracesium salt; BAPTA, Cs₄ salt; BAPTA tetracesium; Cs₄-BAPTA; Tetracesium BAPTA; BAPTA tetracaesium salt; BAPTA-Cs₄; Cesium BAPTA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bapta, Tetracesium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term stability, consider storage under desiccant.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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