CA Index Name: 1H-Benz[de]isoquinoline-5,8-disul-fonic acid, 6-amino-2-[3-(ethenylsulfonyl)phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-, lithium salt (1:2)
Other Names: 1H-Benz[de]isoquinoline-5,8-disulfonic acid, 6-amino-2-[3-(ethenylsulfonyl)phenyl]-2,3-dihy-dro-1,3-dioxo-, dilithium salt; Lucifer Yellow VS
Merck Index Number: 5594
Chemical / Dye Class: Naphthalimide
Molecular Formula: C20H12Li2N2O10S3
Molecular Weight: 550.39
Physical Form: Dark yellow powder
Solubility: Soluble in water; insoluble in ethanol
Melting Point: > 200 °C
Absorption (λmax): 280 nm, 428 nm
Emission (λmax): 540 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic methods
Staining Applications: Cells; neurons; albumin; cholesterol; phospholipids; collagenase; polynucleotides; proteins; progesterone derivative; testosterone; estriol
Biological Applications: Detecting nucleic acids; lipid probes; measuring collagenase, target nucleic acid sequence; fluorescent immunoassays
Industrial Applications: Not reported
Safety / Toxicity: No data available