A cell-permeable benzothiazole dye that exhibits enhanced fluorescence (excitation/emission 450/482 nm) upon binding to amyloid fibrils. Useful in monitoring stacked β-sheet aggregates, Thioflavin T has also been used in histology and for protein characterization. Biotium offers high purity grade of Thioflavin T with HPLC purity greater than 97%.
- Yellow solid soluble in DMF and DMSO
- Stored desiccated at 4°C
- C17H19ClN2S
- MWt: 318.86
- [2390-54-7]