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Is FITC hydrophobic?

Posted November 10, 2022


Answer

FITC is insoluble in water. It is generally supplied as a lyophilized solid and must be resuspended in an organic solvent, such as ethanol, DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide), or DMF (Dimethylformamide), before labeling proteins or any other amine-containing biomolecule. 

Additional resources

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