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1,1′-Dioctadecyl-3,3,3′,3′-tetramethylindocarbocyanine perchlorate
97%
| Synonym: | DiI |
| CAS Number: | 41085-99-8 |
| Linear Formula: | C59H97ClN2O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 933.87 |
| Beilstein Registry Number: | 8251870 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00142354 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24870519 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Lipophilic carbocyanine dye used primarily for optical recordings of membrane voltage and for studies of membrane fluidity. Retrograde stain for neurons; provides intense, long-lasting staining of live neurons in vivo and in vitro. |
| Packaging | 100 mg in glass btl |
Properties
| assay | 97% |
| mp | 68 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| UV absorption | λmax 549 nm |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
| Safety Statements | 22-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
References
| reference | Godement, P., et al., A study in developing visual systems with a new method of staining neurons and their processes in fixed tissue. Development 101, 697, (1987) |
| Heimer, L., ed., Zaborszky, L., ed. Neuroanatomical Tract-tracing Methods 2nd ed., New York , (1989) |






