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468495

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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

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Description

Biochem/physiol ActionsLipophilic 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.
Packaging100 mg in glass btl

Properties

assay97%
mp68 °C (dec.)(lit.)
UV absorptionλmax 549 nm

Safety

Personal Protective EquipmentEyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Safety Statements22-24/25
WGK Germany3

References

referenceGodement, 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)