Description

3,3'-Bis(3-Sulfopropyl)-5-Chloro-9-Ethyl-5'-Phenyloxacarbocyanine Betaine Sodium Salt is a high-purity, water-soluble cyanine dye derivative, specifically engineered for advanced research and diagnostic applications. Its core value lies in its unique spectral properties and chemical stability, making it an essential component for sensitive detection and labeling technologies. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers and research institutions in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors for developing assays, probes, and diagnostic kits.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling Agent: Used as a covalent or non-covalent tag for biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids) in fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry.
• Biosensor Development: Serves as a key signaling component in the fabrication of optical biosensors for detecting specific analytes.
• Diagnostic Assays: Incorporated into immunoassays (e.g., ELISA) and molecular diagnostic tests as a reporter dye.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer due to its light-absorbing characteristics.
• Material Science: Applied in the development of functional dyes for advanced materials and optoelectronic devices.
• Cell Staining & Imaging: Utilized for staining cellular components or membranes in live-cell and fixed-cell imaging studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Bis(3-Sulfopropyl)-5-Chloro-9-Ethyl-5'-Phenyloxacarbocyanine Betaine Sodium Salt
CAS No.	67326-80-1
Molecular Formula	C34H38ClN2O7S2•Na
Molecular Weight	709.24 g/mol
Synonyms	SPC Chloride; 5-Chloro-9-ethyl-5'-phenyl-3,3'-bis(3-sulfopropyl)oxacarbocyanine betaine sodium salt; Cyanine dye, sulfochloride derivative; Oxacarbocyanine dye, sulfonated; Betaine dye sodium salt; Fluorescent probe SPC; 67326-80-1; 5-Chloro-9-ethyl-5'-phenyl-3,3'-di(3-sulfopropyl)oxacarbocyanine inner salt sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,3'-Bis(3-Sulfopropyl)-5-Chloro-9-Ethyl-5'-Phenyloxacarbocyanine Betaine Sodium Salt adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and spectral properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed in a desiccated environment and handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Extinction Coefficient	Provided on COA
Fluorescence Quantum Yield	Provided on COA

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