Luciferin, Firefly, Sodium Salt (4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic aci

Luciferin is the substrate for luciferase and is used in highly sensitive bioluminescence assays for the detection of ATP, the generation of light is directly proportional to the concentration of ATP. Also used in detection of the luciferase marker gene. Reconstitution: Reconstitute with nitrogen purged water. Water (KF): <9.0%, Storage and Stability: Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Hygroscopic, Light sensitive., , Note: Luciferin is easily oxidized in the presence of light. Solutions of this product should not be stored. If frozen, solutions will degrade approximately 20% with each freeze-thaw.