Description

3,3'-Dihexyloxacarbocyanine Iodide is a vital cyanine dye derivative, widely recognized for its excellent fluorescent properties and membrane permeability. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise, high-contrast fluorescent labeling in biological systems. It is primarily utilized in the life sciences, diagnostics, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as cell membrane potential sensing and flow cytometry.

Application

• Fluorescent Cell Membrane Probes: Used as a potentiometric dye for monitoring changes in membrane potential in neurons, cardiomyocytes, and other excitable cells.
• Flow Cytometry & Cell Sorting: Serves as a vital fluorescent marker for the analysis and separation of cell populations based on membrane characteristics.
• Confocal and Fluorescence Microscopy: Provides high-resolution, contrast-rich imaging of cellular and sub-cellular structures.
• Biochemical Research & Assay Development: Employed in the development of fluorescence-based assays for drug discovery and ion channel studies.
• Mitochondrial Staining: Utilized for visualizing mitochondrial membrane potential in apoptosis and metabolic studies.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer in preclinical research for targeted cancer therapies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Dihexyloxacarbocyanine Iodide
CAS No.	53213-82-4
Molecular Formula	C29H39IN2O2
Molecular Weight	574.54 g/mol
Synonyms	DiOC6(3) Iodide; 3,3'-Dihexyloxacarbocyanine Iodide; DiOC6; 3,3'-Dihexyl-2,2'-oxacarbocyanine Iodide; DiOC6; Fluorescent Probe DiOC6(3); Hexyloxacarbocyanine Iodide; Potential-Sensitive Dye DiOC6(3)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3,3'-Dihexyloxacarbocyanine Iodide is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure the highest standards of purity and performance. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with research-grade specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider storing desiccated at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to greenish-black crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF, ethanol

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.