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3,3′-Diethyloxatricarbocyanine iodide (CAS 15185-43-0)

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Alternate Names:
DOTCI
Application:
3,3′-Diethyloxatricarbocyanine iodide is used for transmembrane potential measurements
CAS Number:
15185-43-0
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
512.38
Molecular Formula:
C25H25N2O2I
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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3,3′-Diethyloxatricarbocyanine iodide, is a cyanine dye renowned for its application in the measurement of transmembrane potential in a diverse array of cell types. This lipophilic compound is characterized by its ability to incorporate into biological membranes without disrupting their integrity, making it an ideal candidate for non-invasive studies of membrane potential dynamics. The core of its utility lies in its fluorescence properties, which are sensitive to the membrane potential; the dye exhibits a shift in its fluorescence emission spectrum depending on the electric potential across the membrane. This shift enables researchers to quantitatively assess changes in the transmembrane potential, providing insights into cellular processes such as ion transport


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3,3′-Diethyloxatricarbocyanine iodide, 200 mg

sc-396646
200 mg
$255.00