DiO

DiO is a long-chain carbocyanine dye. Carbocyanine dyes are widely used as Di to label cells, organelles, liposomes, viruses and lipoproteins[2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[34215-57-1]

Product Name Alternative

DiOC18 (3) ; 3,3'-Dioctadecyloxacarbocyanine perchlorate

UNSPSC

12171500

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Fluorescent Dye

Type

Dye Reagents

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/3,3′-Dioctadecyloxacarbocyanine_perchlorate.html

Purity

99.91

Solubility

DMF : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |DMSO : 5 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

O=Cl(=O)([O-])=O.CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCN1C(C=CC=C2)=C2O/C1=C/C=C/C(OC3=C4C=CC=C3)=[N+]4CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Molecular Formula

C53H85ClN2O6

Molecular Weight

881.70

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Warren GL, et al. Redistribution of cell membrane probes following contraction-induced injury of mouse soleus muscle.|[2]Bhowmik BB, et al. Photophysical studies of 3,3' dioctadecyloxacarbocyanine dye in model biological membranes and different solvents. Chem Phys Lipids. 2001 Feb;109 (2) :175-83.|[3]Gan WB, et al. Multicolor "DiOlistic" labeling of the nervous system using lipophilic dye combinations. Neuron. 2000 Aug;27 (2) :219-25.|[4]Bhowmik BB, et al. Photophysical studies of 3,3' dioctadecyloxacarbocyanine dye in model biological membranes and different solvents. Chem Phys Lipids. 2001 Feb;109 (2) :175-83.