Description

Cytotrace Red Cmtpx is a specialized fluorescent dye compound designed for advanced cellular and molecular imaging applications. Its core value lies in providing high-contrast, stable red fluorescence, enabling precise visualization and tracking in complex biological systems. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology sectors who require reliable and sensitive probes for fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, and in vivo imaging.

Application

• Fluorescence Microscopy: Used as a vital stain for labeling cellular structures, organelles, or specific proteins in fixed and live-cell imaging.
• Flow Cytometry: Employed as a fluorescent marker for cell sorting, population analysis, and immunophenotyping.
• In Vivo Imaging: Suitable for non-invasive tracking of biological processes, cell migration, and tumor progression in animal models.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Integrated into the design of fluorescent immunoassays, lateral flow tests, and biosensors for clinical and research diagnostics.
• Biomaterial & Drug Delivery Tracking: Utilized to label nanoparticles, liposomes, or polymers to monitor their distribution and uptake in delivery systems.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated for its potential as a photosensitizer in targeted light-activated therapeutic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cytotrace Red Cmtpx
CAS No.	942416-35-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cytotrace Red; Cmtpx Red; Red Cmtpx Dye; Fluorescent Red Tracer Cmtpx; Cytotrace Red Cmtpx Dye; [4-[2-[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl]-1-ethylquinolinium]; 1-Ethyl-4-[(E)-2-(4-dimethylaminophenyl)ethenyl]quinolinium; CMT-PX Red
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Cytotrace Red Cmtpx is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity, batch-to-batch consistency, and optimal fluorescence performance. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including spectroscopic purity analysis and functional validation in standard assay formats. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, absorbance/emission profiles, and other critical parameters are available upon request 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 2-8°C or as indicated on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to moisture, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to dark red solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Absorption Max (λmax)	Contact for details
Emission Max (λem)	Contact for details
Extinction Coefficient	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; sparingly soluble in aqueous buffers
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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