Sulfo-Cyanine5.5 (analog of Cy5.5?) is a water-soluble, far red emitting fluorophore. Due to four sulfo-groups, the dye possesses negative charge in neutral pH, and very high hydrophilicity. As a cyanine dye, sulfo-Cyanine5.5 shows very low dependence of the fluorescence on pH, and very high extinction coefficient.

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.