BAPTA is a selective extracellular Ca2+ chelator. It is a widely used calcium sponge for chelating Ca2+outside of intact cells. It’s a useful tool to probe the involvement of extracellular Ca2+ in cellular signaling. Non-cell-permeable.
Application Procedures
First dissolved in DMSO (up to 20 mg/ml), then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in DMSO may be stored at -20°C for up to 1 month.
Research use only.
Specifications
Cas number
85233-19-8
Formal name
1,2-bis-(2-Aminophenoxy)ethane-N,N,N’,N,-tetraacetic acid
