CA Index Name: 3H-Indolium, 2-[5-(1,3-dihydro-1,3,3-trimethyl-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,3-pentadien-1-yl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-, iodide (1:1)
Other Names: 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[5-(1,3,3-trimethyl-2-indolinylidene)-1,3-pentadienyl]-3H-indolium iodide; 3H-Indolium, 2-[5-(1,3-dihydro-1,3,3-trimethyl-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,3-pentadienyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-, iodide; 1,1',3,3,3',3'-Hexamethylindodicarbocyanine iodide; 1, 1',3,3,3',3'-Hexamethylindoledicarbocyanine iodide; 1, 3,3,1' ,3',3'-Hexamethylindoledicarbocyanine iodide; HIDC; HIDCI; HIDC iodide; Hexacyanine 2; NK 529; PK 643; SNC 6
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Cyanine
Molecular Formula: C27H31IN2
Molecular Weight: 510.45
Physical Form: Blue green crystals
Solubility: Soluble in methanol, dimethyl sulfoxide; partially soluble in water
Melting Point: 266-267 °C (decompose)
Absorption (λmax): 638 nm
Emission (λmax): 658 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic methods
Staining Applications: Fungi; sperms; microorganism; proteoliposomes; analytical samples; reticulocytes; leukocytes
Biological Applications: Measuring membrane potential; detecting prostate cancer; analyzing urine; apoptosis assays; in vivo hematotoxicity assays
Industrial Applications: Dye laser; photoresists; liquid crystals; semiconductor integrated circuits; thin films; recording materials; inks; toners; photographic materials
Safety / Toxicity: No data available