CAS No. 2558205-28-8

AkaLumine hydrochloride Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name (4S)-2-[(1E,3E)-4-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]buta-1,3-dienyl]-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid;hydrochloride
CAS Number 2558205-28-8
Molecular Formula

C16H18N2O2S.ClH

Molecular Weight (MW) 338.85
InChIKey PZCNKVAGZCXXHX-SSRSOBHISA-N

Biological Activity

AkaLumine hydrochloride is a luciferin analogue and substrate for recombinant firefly luciferase (Fluc, Km. Upon enzymatic reaction, it produces a near-infrared emission peak that significantly enhances photon penetration through mammalian tissues. This bioluminescent substrate facilitates high-sensitivity, non-invasive deep-tissue imaging of biological processes and cellular targets in small animal models at low substrate concentrations. [1]

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.