CA Index Name: 3H-Indolium, 2-[5-(1,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-1-octadecyl-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,3-penta-dien-1-yl]-3,3-dimethyl-1-octadecyl-, perchlorate (1:1)
Other Names: 3H-Indolium, 2-[5-(1,3-dihydro-3,3-di-methyl-1-octadecyl-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,3-pentadie-nyl]-3,3-dimethyl-1-octadecyl-, perchlorate; 1,10-Diocta-decyl-3,3,30,30-tetramethylindodicarbocyanine perchlorate; D 307; DiD; DiD oil; DiIC18(5); Lipophilic dye DiD
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Cyanine
Molecular Formula: C61H99ClN2O4
Molecular Weight: 959.90
Physical Form: Dark brown crystals
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, methanol, dimethyl sulfoxide
Absorption (λmax): 644 nm
Emission (λmax): 665 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic method
Staining Applications: Cells; circulating apoptotic cells; liposomes; membranes; neurons
Biological Applications: Detecting cell lysis, microorganisms, nucleic acids, lipid diffusion in giant unilamellar vesicles, lipid diffusion in phospholipid bilayers, lipids and proteins diffusion in membranes; monitoring cell migration
Industrial Applications: Optical recording materials; thin films
Safety / Toxicity: No data available