Tetrazine-cyclooctene (TCO) ligation is one of the fastest bioconjugation reactions known to date. In order to use it for fluorescent labeling, a fluorescent reporter molecule bearing one of the reacting groups is necessary. Cyanine5 tetrazine is a molecule bearing Cyanine5 fluorophore, and tetrazine moiety. Cyanine5 is a very popular fluorophore compatible with numerous instruments.

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.