Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
146368-11-8
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Cy5 is a cyanine-based fluorescent dye featuring a polymethine chain for near-infrared emission. Synthesized via condensation of heterocycles, its molecular formula is C27H30N4O2S2 (CAS: 29186-28-3).
Store at -20°C under light protection to prevent photobleaching. Handle with gloves in fume hoods; avoid direct skin contact due to potential sensitization. Not approved for direct human injection without specific formulation validation.