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3,3′-Dihexyloxacarbocyanine Iodide (CAS 53213-82-4)

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Alternate Names:
DiOC6(3)
CAS Number:
53213-82-4
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
572.52
Molecular Formula:
C29H37IN2O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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3,3′-Dihexyloxacarbocyanine Iodide is a cationic, voltage-sensitive, cell-permeable, lipophilic, green fluorescent, carbocyanine dye which is utilized as a membrane potential probe. At a low concentration, the dye will selectively stain the mitochondria of live cells. At high concentrations the dye will stain the endoplasmic reticulum and other internal membranes. 3,3′-Dihexyloxacarbocyanine Iodide is a photosensitizer that photodamages microtubules. It is also utilized as an electron transport inhibitor and may be used as a probe to study multi-drug-resistant cells.


3,3′-Dihexyloxacarbocyanine Iodide (CAS 53213-82-4) References

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3,3′-Dihexyloxacarbocyanine Iodide, 250 mg

sc-205905
250 mg
$87.00