CA Index Name: 5-Oxazolecarboxylic acid, 2-[6-[bis (carboxymethyl)amino]-5-(carboxymethoxy)-2-benzo-furanyl]-, potassium salt (1:4)
Other Names: 5-Oxazolecarboxylic acid, 2-[6-[bis(car-boxymethyl)amino]-5-(carboxymethoxy)-2-benzofura-nyl]-, tetrapotassium salt; Mag-Fura-2 tetrapotassium salt
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Benzofuran
Molecular Formula: C18H10K4N2O11
Molecular Weight: 586.68
Physical Form: Light yellow powder
Solubility: Soluble in water
Melting Point: > 200 °C
Absorption (λmax): 369 nm, 330 nm
Emission (λmax): 511 nm, 491 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic method
Staining Applications: Magnesium ions; calcium ions; zinc ions
Biological Applications: Magnesium indicator; calcium indicator; zinc indicator
Industrial Applications: Not reported
Safety / Toxicity: Neurotoxicity