Cell biology 

Fura-2, AM ester is membrane-permeant and thus can be loaded into cells via incubation. Because of the relatively low water solubility of the AM ester, the mild detergent Pluronic F-127 is often used as a dispersing agent to facilitate cell loading. Fura-2, AM ester itself does not bind Ca² , but it is readily hydrolyzed to Fura-2 by endogenous esterases once it enters cells.

• Light yellow solid soluble in DMSO
• Store at -20°C and protect from light, especially in solution
• C₄₄H₄₇N₃O₂₄
• MW: 1001.9