RHODAMINE B ISOTHIOCYANATE

Synonym(s):RBITC

solid

Rhodamine B isothiocyanate is a fluorescent probe.

Rhodamine B isothiocyanate is used for the following applications:

Rhodamine B isothiocyanate is a fluorescent probe with labeling efficiency of >70% with bovine serum albumin.

ChEBI: The 5-isomer of rhodamine B isothiocyanate.

Rhodamine B isothiocyanate (RBITC) is a fluorescent dye. It acts as an anterograde and retrograde marker of retinal neurons in the adult rat.

storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	methanol: soluble10mg/mL
form	powder
color	Green to dark green
Stability:	Stable, but may be sensitive to light or moisture. Store dark and dry. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	36877-69-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Xanthylium, 9-[2-carboxy-5(or 6)-isothiocyanatophenyl]-3,6-bis(diethylamino)-, chloride (36877-69-7)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H334:Sensitisation, respiratory H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.