BDP R6G is a borondipyrromethene fluorophore whose absorption and emission spectra match those of rhodamine 6G (R6G) dye. Thiol labeling is often an option of choice for the modification of proteins. Limited number of cysteine residues in proteins allow for more site-specific labeling than NHS ester labeling of amine groups, which are encountered in large number in many proteins. This maleimide is a thiol reactive dye. Please refer to our recommended labeling protocol to achieve modification of your protein with this reagent.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.