CA Index Name: Benzoxazolium, 3-pentyl-2-[3-(3-pentyl-2(3H)-benzoxazolylidene)-1-propenyl]-, iodide
Other Names: 3,3'-Dipentyloxacarbocyanine iodide, DiOC5(3)
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Cyanine
Molecular Formula: C27H33IN2O2
Molecular Weight: 544.47
Physical Form: Red powder
Solubility: Soluble in methanol, dimethyl sulfoxide
Melting Point: 214-215 °C
Absorption (λmax): 484 nm
Emission (λmax): 500 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic method
Staining Applications: Cells; leukocytes; squamous epithelial cells; microorganisms; proteins; sperms; hairs
Biological Applications: Detecting prostate cancer; monitoring membrane potential; cytotoxicity assay; drug screening assay; susceptibility assay
Industrial Applications: Photoresists
Safety / Toxicity: No data available