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3,3′-Dipentyloxacarbocyanine iodide (CAS 53213-81-3)

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Alternate Names:
DiOC5(3)
Application:
3,3′-Dipentyloxacarbocyanine iodide is potential-sensitive cell-permeant dye
CAS Number:
53213-81-3
Molecular Weight:
544.47
Molecular Formula:
C27H33IN2O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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3,3′-Dipentyloxacarbocyanine iodide is a synthetic dye that is extensively used in research, particularly within the fields of biophysics and molecular biology. This compound is a cyanine dye, which is characterized by its ability to absorb and emit light in the near-infrared range, making it valuable in fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy studies. In research applications, 3,3′-Dipentyloxacarbocyanine iodide is utilized to investigate membrane potentials in cells due to its voltage-sensitive properties. The compound is also studied for its incorporation into lipid bilayers, which is instrumental in understanding membrane dynamics and interactions. Research involving 3,3′-Dipentyloxacarbocyanine iodide is critical for the development of non-invasive imaging techniques and for elucidating mechanisms of cellular processes that involve changes in electrical potential across membranes.


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3,3′-Dipentyloxacarbocyanine iodide, 100 mg

sc-214164
100 mg
$204.00