Replaces Prod. #: ALX-450-014
BAPTA is a Ca2+ chelator with 105-fold greater affinity for Ca2+ than for Mg2+. BAPTA-AM is a cell-permeable derivative which is widely used as an intracellular calcium sponge. Induces inactivation of protein kinase C. Also inhibits thapsigargin-induced apoptosis in rat thymocytes.
Product Specification
Alternative Name: 1,2-bis-(o-Aminophenoxy)-ethane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid, tetraacetoxymethyl ester
Formula: C34H40N2O16
MW: 764.7
Purity: 90% (TLC)
Appearance: White to off-white powder
CAS: 139890-68-9
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (25mg/ml), Dimethyl formamide (25mg/ml) or 100% ethanol (5mg/ml, warm)
Shipping: AMBIENT
Long Term Storage: -20°C
Hazard: IRRITANT.