Synonyms: (5Z)-5-[(3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)methylene]-3,5-dihydro-2,3-dimethyl- 4H-Imidazol-4-one; (Z)-4-(3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzylidene)-1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-5(4H)-one
Molecular Formula: C12H10F2N2O2
Molecular Weight: 252.22
Linear Structural Formula: C12H10F2N2O2
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: DFHBI is a membrane permeable and nontoxic fluorogen, which produces fluorescence upon binding. RNA aptamers Spinach, Spinach2 and Broccoli. DFHBI displays fluorescence excitation maxima of 447 nm and peak fluorescence emission of 501 nm. DFHBI is used for imaging RNA in cells.