Luciferin, ≥98.00%

Name: Luciferin, ≥98.00%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-020424

About Luciferin, ≥98.00%

Luciferin is a sulfur heterocycle carrying the CAS registry number 2591-17-5 at a purity of ≥98.00%. The compound has the formula C11H8N2O3S2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 280.3 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (4S)-2-(6-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid. Alternative names: D-Luciferin, free acid and Firefly luciferin.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include cell and microbial culture and organic synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Luciferin in 1 mg, 10 mg, 100 mg and 250 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell & microbial culture
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Luciferin, ≥98.00%
Catalogue No.	VQ-020424
CAS Number	2591-17-5
IUPAC name	(4S)-2-(6-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂
Molecular weight	280.3 g/mol
Exact mass	279.9976
Purity / assay	≥98.00%
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	BJGNCJDXODQBOB-SSDOTTSWSA-N
SMILES	C1[C@@H](N=C(S1)C2=NC3=C(S2)C=C(C=C3)O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	92934

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 7
TPSA	136 Å²
Synonyms	D-Luciferin, free acid, Firefly luciferin, (S)-4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxybenzothiazol-2-yl)thiazole-4-carboxylic acid, Photinus luciferin, (S)-4,5-dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic acid, (S)-4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)thiazole-4-carboxylic acid, D-Luciferin, (S)-2-(6-Hydroxybenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid, D-(-)-Luciferin, D-Luciferin Firefly, (S)-2-(6-Hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-2-thiazoline-4-carboxylic acid, (4S)-2-(6-Hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 2591-17-5

Plant Culture

Luciferin, plant tissue culture tested

CAS: 2591-17-5
Formula: C₁₁H₈N₂O₃S₂
MW: 280.3 g/mol

VQ-019755

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Luciferin, ≥98.00%?

The CAS Registry Number of Luciferin, ≥98.00% is 2591-17-5. It is also known as D-Luciferin, free acid, Firefly luciferin, (S)-4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxybenzothiazol-2-yl)thiazole-4-carboxylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Luciferin, ≥98.00%?

Luciferin, ≥98.00% has the molecular formula C11H8N2O3S2 and a molecular weight of 280.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (4S)-2-(6-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Luciferin, ≥98.00% can I order?

We supply Luciferin, ≥98.00% in (≥98.00%) grade, in 1 mg, 10 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg, 1 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Luciferin, ≥98.00%?

Yes. Every lot of Luciferin, ≥98.00% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Luciferin, ≥98.00% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Luciferin, ≥98.00% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.