Description
Fluorescein diacetate stains living cells green, and is a substrate for esterases. Fluorescein Diacetate is suitable for use in cell viability assays. Removal of the acetate groups by cellular esterases results in fluorescence in cells with intact membranes.
Applications
A useful live-cell fluorescent stain
Synonyms
Cellstain-FDA; Di-O-acetylfluorescein; 3,6-Diacetoxyfluoran
Molecular Formula
C24H16O7
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, DMSO, ethanol, and water.