D-Luciferin
Also known as: (4S)-2-(6-Hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid, (S)-2-(6-Hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-2-thiazoline-4-carboxylic acid, (S)-4,5-Dihydro-2-(6-hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic acid, (S)-Luciferin, Firefly luciferin, Beetle luciferin, D-(-)-Luciferin, D-Luciferin firefly, Photinus luciferin, MFCD00042929
D-Luciferin (CAS 2591-17-5) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H8N2O3S2 and a molecular weight of 280.323 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 200-204ºC, a boiling point of 587.6±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 309.2±32.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 2591-17-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-784-1
- Molecular Formula
- C11H8N2O3S2
- Molecular Weight
- 280.323 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 200-204ºC |
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| Boiling Point | 587.6±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 309.2±32.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 279.997620 |
| PSA | 136.32000 |
| LogP | 0.87 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.865 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Giuseppe Meroni, et al. D-Luciferin, derivatives and analogues: synthesis and in vitro/in vivo luciferase-catalyzed bioluminescent activity. ARKIVOC 2009 (i) 265-288. [2]. Inoue Y, et al. Timing of imaging after d-luciferin injection affects the longitudinal assessment of tumor growthusing in vivo bioluminescence imaging. Int J Biomed Imaging. 2010;2010:471408. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2934999090 |
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| Summary | 2934999090. other heterocyclic compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of D-Luciferin?
The CAS number of D-Luciferin is 2591-17-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of D-Luciferin?
D-Luciferin has molecular formula C11H8N2O3S2 and molecular weight 280.323 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of D-Luciferin?
For D-Luciferin, Upstream Products: D-Cysteine, 6-hydroxybenzo[d]thiazole-2-carbonitrile, D-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate.
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