Biocytin

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Biocytin Structure
Biocytin structure
Common Name Biocytin
CAS Number 576-19-2 Molecular Weight 372.483
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 748.0±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H28N4O4S Melting Point -245ºC (dec.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 406.2±32.9 °C

 Use of Biocytin


Biocytin is a conjugate of biotin and lysine, used as a versatile marker in anterograde, retrograde and intracellular neuroanatomical investigations and in biotinidase assays.  

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name biocytin
Synonym More Synonyms

 Biocytin Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Biocytin is a conjugate of biotin and lysine, used as a versatile marker in anterograde, retrograde and intracellular neuroanatomical investigations and in biotinidase assays.  
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References

[1]. Roth G, et al. Morphology and axonal projection pattern of neurons in the telencephalon of the fire-bellied toad Bombina orientalis: an anterograde, retrograde, and intracellular biocytin labeling study. J Comp Neurol. 2004 Oct 4;478(1):35-61.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 748.0±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point -245ºC (dec.)
Molecular Formula C16H28N4O4S
Molecular Weight 372.483
Flash Point 406.2±32.9 °C
Exact Mass 372.183136
PSA 158.85000
LogP -1.02
Vapour Pressure 0.0±5.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.548
InChIKey BAQMYDQNMFBZNA-MNXVOIDGSA-N
SMILES NC(CCCCNC(=O)CCCCC1SCC2NC(=O)NC21)C(=O)O
Storage condition 2-8℃

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3

 Synthetic Route

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 Articles140

More Articles

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Frequency-dependent, cell type-divergent signaling in the hippocamposeptal projection.

J. Neurosci. 34(35) , 11769-80, (2014)

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LRRK2 overexpression alters glutamatergic presynaptic plasticity, striatal dopamine tone, postsynaptic signal transduction, motor activity and memory.

Hum. Mol. Genet. 24(5) , 1336-49, (2015)

Mutations in leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (Lrrk2) are the most common genetic cause of Parkinson's disease (PD), a neurodegenerative disorder affecting 1-2% of those >65 years old. The neurophysiology...

TRPV4 regulates the integrity of the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier and modulates transepithelial protein transport.

FASEB J. 29 , 2247-59, (2015)

The diffusion of materials from systemic circulation to the central nervous system (CNS) is restricted by the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier (BCSFB). Choroid plexu...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

N'-Biotinyl-L-lysine
Biotinyl-L-lysine
e-N-Biotinyl-L-lisine
(2S)-6-[5-[(3aS,4S,6aR)-2-oxo-1,3,3a,4,6,6a-hexahydrothieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl]pentanoylamino]-2-aminohexanoic acid
Biocytin
n6-{5-[(3as,4s,6ar)-2-oxohexahydro-1h-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl]pentanoyl}-l-lysine
N6-[5-((3aS)-2-oxo-(3ar,6ac)-hexahydro-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4t-yl)-valeryl]-L-lysine
Biotin Complex of Yeast
(S)-(-)-Pindolol
N-[5-(2-Oxohexahydro-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl)pentanoyl]lysine
Ne-Biotynyl-L-lysine
H-Lys(biotinyl)-OH
N6-D-Biotinyl-L-lysine
N6-[5-((3aS)-2-oxo-(3ar,6ac)-hexahydro-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4t-yl)-pentanoyl]-L-lysine

 Biocytin | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the molecular weight of biocytin?
A: Molecular weight of biocytin is 372.483.
Q: What is the CAS number of biocytin?
A: CAS number of biocytin is 576-19-2.
Q: What is the melting point of biocytin?
A: Melting point of biocytin is -245ºC (dec.).
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of biocytin?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of biocytin is 158.85000.
Q: What are the uses of biocytin?
A: Main uses of biocytin: Biocytin is a conjugate of biotin and lysine, used as a versatile marker in anterograde, retrograde and intracellular neuroanatomical investigations and in biotinidase assays.  .
Q: What is the English name of biocytin?
A: The English name of biocytin is biocytin.
Q: What is the LogP of biocytin?
A: LogP of biocytin is -1.02.
Q: What is the InChIKey of biocytin?
A: InChIKey of biocytin is BAQMYDQNMFBZNA-MNXVOIDGSA-N.
Q: What are the storage conditions for biocytin?
A: Storage conditions for biocytin: 2-8℃.
Q: What are the downstream products of biocytin?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of biocytin: 58-85-5.

 Biocytinfactory

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