1,1'-Dioctadecyl-3,3,3',3'-tetramethylindocarbocyanine perchlorate

Names

[ Name ]:
1,1'-Dioctadecyl-3,3,3',3'-tetramethylindocarbocyanine perchlorate

[Synonym ]:
DiIC18(3) [1,1'-Dioctadecyl-3,3,3',3'-tetramethylindocarbocyanine perchlorate] *Crystallin
1,1'-DIOCTADECYL-3,3,3',3'-TETRAMETHYLINDOCARBOCYANINE PERCHLORATE
MFCD00142354
DiI

Biological Activity

[Description]:

DiI (DiIC18(3)) is a lipophilic membrane dye that diffuses laterally to stain the entire cell. DiI is excited to emit orange-red fluorescence. The fluorescence is weak in water but strong and photostable when incorporated into membranes.

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

Dye Reagents

Research Areas >> Others

[Related Small Molecules]

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Melting Point ]:
68ºC (dec.)(lit.)

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₅₉H₉₇ClN₂O₄

[ Molecular Weight ]:
933.86500

[ Exact Mass ]:
932.71400

[ PSA ]:
80.52000

[ LogP ]:
19.06180

[ Appearance of Characters ]:
crystals or powder | Burgundy to purples-violet

[ Storage condition ]:
2~8℃

[ Water Solubility ]:
DMF: soluble

Safety Information

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi

[ Safety Phrases ]:
S22-S24/25

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ HS Code ]:
29339900

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