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JC-1 iodide (CAS 3520-43-2)

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Alternate Names:
JC-1 iodide is also known as CBIC2(3).
Application:
JC-1 iodide is a mitochondrial membrane potential dye and fluorescent probe used to test Pgp activity.
CAS Number:
3520-43-2
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
652.23
Molecular Formula:
C25H27Cl4N4•I
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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JC-1 is used to determine mitochondrial membrane potential. JC-1 iodide is a cationic carbocyanine dye that is membrane permeable and is often used for flow cytometry and fluorescent microscopy. JC-1 iodide changes color as the membrane potential increases. At higher potentials, JC-1 iodide forms aggregates, which changes the fluorescence emission color from green to red. JC-1 iodide is also known as CBIC2(3), 5,6-dichloro-2-[3-(5,6-dichloro-1,3-diethyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-ylidene)-1-propen-1-yl]-1,3-diethyl-1H-benzimidazolium, monoiodide, and 5,5′,6,6′-Tetrachloro-1,1′,3,3′-tetraethylbenzimidazolylcarbocyanine iodide.


JC-1 iodide (CAS 3520-43-2) References

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JC-1 iodide, 1 mg

sc-364116
1 mg
$167.00

JC-1 iodide, 5 mg

sc-364116A
5 mg
$367.00

jc-1 is soluble in DMSO but precipitates our when diluting in PBS (at 37 C). any suggestions?

Asked by: Bressler
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately we have no data on solubility in PBS, we suggest the following: Soluble in DMSO (5 mg/ml), ethanol, methanol, acetone, and DMF.
Answered by: Technical Support
Date published: 2022-06-21

What is the solubility of this product?

Asked by: hawkeye11
Thank you for your question. This product is soluble in DMSO at 5 mg/ml, but it is also soluble in ethanol, methanol, and acetone. Please contact Technical Service if you have further questions concerning this product.
Answered by: Tech Service 9
Date published: 2016-12-28
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Various publications cite the use of JCVarious publications cite the use of JC-1 to determine mitochondrial membrane potential. It is a cationic carbocyanine dye that is membrane permeable and is often used for flow cytometry and fluorescent microscopy. This dye changes color as the membrane potential increases, at higher potentials, JC-1 forms aggregates, which changes the fluorescence emission color from green to red. -SCBT Publication Review
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JC-1 iodide is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 1.
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