Description

Luciferin is a vital organic heterocyclic compound that serves as the universal substrate for bioluminescence reactions. Its core value lies in enabling sensitive, non-invasive detection and quantification of biological processes in research and diagnostics. This high-purity material is essential for industries and institutions engaged in advanced life science applications, particularly within molecular biology, drug discovery, and bioanalytical assay development. Luciferin CAS NO 7273-34-9 is supplied to meet the stringent demands of these fields.

Application

• Bioluminescence Imaging (BLI): As the substrate for firefly luciferase, it is fundamental for in vivo and in vitro imaging to track tumor growth, gene expression, and cell migration in preclinical research.
• Reporter Gene Assays: Used extensively in high-throughput screening (HTS) to measure transcriptional activity and study signal transduction pathways in drug discovery.
• ATP Detection & Cell Viability Assays: Critical component in assays that quantify cellular ATP levels, serving as a direct indicator of cell health, proliferation, and cytotoxicity.
• Microbial Detection: Employed in rapid hygiene monitoring and biosensor systems to detect microbial contamination via ATP-bioluminescence.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Integrated into kits for clinical diagnostics and research use only (RUO) applications requiring highly sensitive detection limits.
• Environmental Monitoring: Used in biosensors designed to detect specific pollutants or toxicants based on genetically engineered reporter organisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Luciferin
CAS No.	7273-34-9
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O3S2
Molecular Weight	280.32 g/mol
Synonyms	D-(-)-Luciferin; Firefly Luciferin; (4S)-4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic acid; Beetle Luciferin; LH2; D-Luciferin; (-)-Luciferin; Luciferin free acid
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Quality Control

Our Luciferin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive assays. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant research and manufacturing standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Bioluminescent Activity	Conforms to reference standard

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