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1,1,3,3,3`,3`-Hexamethylindotricarbocyanine Iodide (CAS 19764-96-6)

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Alternate Names:
Hexacyanine 3; HITC iodide; HTC iodide
CAS Number:
19764-96-6
Molecular Weight:
536.5
Molecular Formula:
C29H33N2I
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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1,1,3,3,3`,3`-Hexamethylindotricarbocyanine Iodide is a cyanine dye that is extensively used in the field of biophysics and bioimaging due to its fluorescent properties. This compound is particularly valuable for studying membrane dynamics and properties because it preferentially integrates into lipid bilayers. Its incorporation into cell membranes allows researchers to visualize and track membrane-associated processes in real time using fluorescence microscopy techniques. 1,1,3,3,3`,3`-Hexamethylindotricarbocyanine Iodide is also employed in the investigation of membrane potential and the conformational changes of membrane proteins. In addition, it is a vital tool in the study of lipid vesicles and micelles, which are models for cell membranes, providing insights into the fundamental aspects of membrane biophysics and function.


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1,1,3,3,3`,3`-Hexamethylindotricarbocyanine Iodide, 5 g

sc-287193
5 g
$294.00