CA Index Name: Name Spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),90-[9H] xanthene]-5-carboxamide, N-[4-[bis(2-pyridinylmethyl) amino]phenyl]-2',7'-dichloro-3',6'-dihydroxy-3-oxo-, potassium salt (1:2)
Other Names: Spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-5-carboxamide, N-[4-[bis(2-pyridinylmethyl)amino]phenyl] -2',7'-dichloro-3',6'-dihydroxy-3-oxo-, dipotassium salt; Newport Green; Newport Green DCF dipotassium salt
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Xanthene
Molecular Formula: C39H24Cl2K2N4O6
Molecular Weight: 793.74
Physical Form: Solid
Solubility: Soluble in water
Melting Point: > 200 °C
Absorption (λmax): 506 nm
Emission (λmax): 535 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic method
Staining Applications: Zinc ions; chromium; manganese; iron; cobalt; copper; nickel; cadmium
Biological Applications: Zinc indicator; early diagnosis of prostate cancer; treating herpes virus infection
Industrial Applications: Not reported
Safety / Toxicity: No data available