Alexa Fluor 488 carboxylic acid succinimidyl ester

This chapter lists the CAS registry number, chemical structure, chemical abstract (CA) index name, other chemical names, chemical/dye class, synthesis procedure, molecular formula, and molecular weight of Alexa Fluor 488 carboxylic acid succinimidyl ester. Other properties listed for this fluorescent dye include the physical form, solubility, absorption maxima, emission maxima, and molar extinction coefficient. The chapter also includes references on the use and properties of the fluorescent dye. It presents a list of imaging/labeling applications, biological/medical applications and industrial applications of the fluorescent dye.