SMILES:

C1C(N=C(S1)C2=NC3=C(S2)C=C(C=C3)O)C(=O)O
D-Luciferin Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the D-Luciferin product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name (4S)-2-(6-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid
CAS Number 2591-17-5
Molecular Formula

C11H8N2O3S2
Molecular Weight (MW) 280.32
SMILES C1C(N=C(S1)C2=NC3=C(S2)C=C(C=C3)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey BJGNCJDXODQBOB-SSDOTTSWSA-N

Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 26 mg/mL (92.75 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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