n-Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate is an anti-fade reagent in fluorescence microscopy to reduce photobleaching of fluorescent probes such as rhodamine and fluorescein. Also used as an antioxidant.
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Applications
n-Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate is an anti-fade reagent in fluorescence microscopy to reduce photobleaching of fluorescent probes such as rhodamine and fluorescein. Also used as an antioxidant.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml) and water (0.35 g/100 ml at 25°C).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Fadhil Jasim. Spectrophotometric determination of niobium(V) with n-propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate. XVIII1. Talanta. 1970, 17, (1), 103-105.
- Antioxidant.