CA Index Name: Benzothiazolium, 3-propyl-2-[5-(3-propyl-2(3H)-benzothiazolylidene)-1,3-pentadien-1-yl]-, iodide (1:1)
Other Names: Benzothiazolium, 3-propyl-2-[5-(3-pro-pyl-2(3H)-benzothiazolylidene)-1,3-pentadienyl]-, iodide; 3,3'-Dipropyl-2,2'-thiadicarbocyanine iodide; 3,3'-Dipropylthiadicarbocyanine iodide; Di-S-C3-5; NK 2251
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Cyanine
Molecular Formula: C25H27IN2S2
Molecular Weight: 546.53
Physical Form: Dark green powder
Solubility: Soluble in methanol, N,N-dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide
Melting Point: 248-249 °C
Absorption (λmax): 651 nm
Emission (λmax): 675 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic method
Staining Applications: Bacteria; cells; cytochrome c oxidase-reconstituted proteoliposomes; fungus; sperms; epithelial cells; erythrocytes; lipid bilayer; lipid membranes; lipid particles; liposome; lymphocytes; lysosomes; microorganisms; mitochondrial neuroblastoma cells; neutrophils; red blood cells; tumor cells; yeast
Biological Applications: Measuring membrane potential; measuring membrane fusion; detecting prostate cancer, nucleic acid hybridization; immunoassays; nucleic acid assays; as anticancer agents
Industrial Applications: Not reported
Safety / Toxicity: No data available