| Alternate Names | Basic Yellow 1 |
| Application | Thioflavin T is a cell-permeable dye capable of binding amyloid fibrils |
| CAS Number | 2390-54-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 318.86 |
| Molecular Formula: | C17H19ClN2S |
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).
Thioflavin T is a cell-permeable benzothiazole dye that exhibits enhanced fluorescence upon binding to amyloid fibrils. Thioflavin T is useful in monitoring stacked β sheet aggregates.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Physical State | Solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (5 mg/ml), alcohol (100 mg/ml), methanol (0.1% w/v), and glacial acetic acid:water (1:1) (50 mg/ml). |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
| Melting Point | >100° C |
| Fluoresence | λex ~385 nm-free (~437 nm), λem ~445 nm-free (~485 nm); λex 350 nm, λem 438 nm; λex 450 nm, λem 482 nm |
SAFETY INFORMATION
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| PubChem CID | 16953 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011944 |
| EC Number | 219-228-9 |
| Beilstein Registry | 3922452 |
| SMILES | CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)[N+](=C(S2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)N(C)C)C.[Cl-] |