Description

Lucifer Yellow Ch Dilithium Salt is a high-purity, water-soluble fluorescent dye and tracer compound. This product is essential for advanced biological and neurological research, enabling precise cellular and neuronal labeling. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and diagnostic reagent sectors for applications requiring high-contrast, stable fluorescence.

Application

• Neuronal Tracer Studies: Widely used for intracellular staining and mapping of neuronal circuits due to its excellent membrane permeability and bright fluorescence.
• Cell Biology Research: Employed as a fluorescent marker for studying gap junction communication, cell lineage tracing, and intracellular ion dynamics.
• Microinjection & Iontophoresis: The dilithium salt formulation provides enhanced solubility, making it ideal for direct injection into cells or tissues.
• Fluorescence Microscopy & Imaging: Serves as a key reagent in confocal and two-photon microscopy for high-resolution imaging of living and fixed specimens.
• Diagnostic Reagent Component: Used in the formulation of specialized diagnostic kits and assays that require fluorescent detection.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Utilized in drug discovery for tracking compound uptake, distribution, and cellular localization studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lucifer Yellow Ch Dilithium Salt
CAS No.	67769-47-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₀Li₂N₄O₇S₂
Molecular Weight	456.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Lucifer Yellow CH, Lithium Salt; Lucifer Yellow carbohydrazide dilithium salt; 6-Amino-2-[(hydrazinecarbonyl)amino]-2,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-5,8-disulfonic acid dilithium salt; LY Ch; Lucifer Yellow CH dilithium; 4-Amino-N-[3-(hydrazinecarbonyl)-6,8-disulfo-1-oxo-1H-benz[de]isoquinolin-2(3H)-yl]naphthalimide dilithium salt
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Quality Control

Our Lucifer Yellow Ch Dilithium Salt is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot is tested to confirm identity, purity, and fluorescence properties. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as HPLC purity, absorbance/emission profiles, and heavy metal content is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance 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); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Absorption Maximum (λmax)	428 - 432 nm
Emission Maximum	530 - 535 nm
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Fluorescence in Water	Bright yellow fluorescence

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