5-Fluoroanthranilic Acid (2-Amino-5-fluorobenzoic Acid, 5-FAA), CAS [[446-08-2]]

Product Overview

• Article Name: 5-Fluoroanthranilic Acid (2-Amino-5-fluorobenzoic Acid, 5-FAA), CAS [[446-08-2]]
• Biozol Catalog Number: USB-F5260-20
• Supplier Catalog Number: F5260-20
• Alternative Catalog Number: USB-F5260-20-250,USB-F5260-20-1,USB-F5260-20-5,USB-F5260-20-10,USB-F5260-20-25,USB-F5260-20-50
• Manufacturer: US Biological
• Category: Biochemikalien

Product Description

Used for the counterselection of TRP1, a commonly used genetic marker in the yeast Saccharoyces Cerevisiae. An antimetabolite for the tryptophan pathway in yeast, and is toxic by virtue of its antimetabolite conversion to 5-Fluorotryptophan. It can be used for the selection of tryptophan auxotroophs. Synonyms: 2-Amino-5-fluorobenzoic Acid, 5-FAA CAS No: 446-08-2 Molecular Formula: C7H6FNO2 Molecular Weight: 155.13 Appearance: Off-white to brown powder Purity: 98% Melting Point: 181-184C Water: 0.5% Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Store under inert atmosphere.

Product Properties

• Molecular Weight: 155.13
• Purity: 98%
• Form: Off-white to brown powder
• CAS Number: [446-08-2]