Replaces Prod. #: ALX-450-013
BAPTA is a Ca2+ chelator with 105-fold greater affinity for Ca2+ than for Mg2+. BAPTA, free acid is not cell permeable and is therefore useful as an extracellular calcium sponge.
Product Specification
Alternative Name: 1,2-bis-(o-Aminophenoxy)-ethane-N,N,N’,N’-tetraacetic acid
Formula: C22H24N2O10
MW: 476.4
Purity: ≥ 97% /(TLC)
Appearance: White solid.
CAS: 85233-19-8
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (25mg/ml) and dimethylformamide (25mg/ml).
Shipping: AMBIENT
Long Term Storage: -20°C
Use/Stability: Store, as supplied, at -20°C for up to 1 year. Store solutions at -20°C for up to 3 months.
Hazard: IRRITANT.
Handling: Protect from moisture.