1,1′-Dioctadecyl-3,3,3′,3′-tetramethylindocarbocyanine perchlorate
SIGMA/42364 - BioReagent, suitable for fluorescence, ≥98.0% (TLC)
Synonym: DiI
CAS Number: 41085-99-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C59H97ClN2O4
Molecular Weight: 933.87
MDL Number: MFCD00142354
Linear Formula: C59H97ClN2O4
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98.0% (TLC) |
| color | dark violet |
| fluorescence | λex 550 nm; λem 567 nm in phosphate buffer/SDS pH 7.0 |
| InChI | 1S/C59H97N2.ClHO4/c1-7-9- |
| InChI key | JVXZRNYCRFIEGV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mol wt | 933.87 g/mol |
| mp | 68 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| product line | BioReagent |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O.CCCCCCCC |
| solubility | DMF: soluble |
| DMSO: soluble | |
| methanol: soluble | |
| suitability | suitable for fluorescence |
| Application: | 1,1′-Dioctadecyl-3,3,3′,3 • Preparation of Dil solution • fluorescent membrane dye • Di-I Staining |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Lipophilic 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. |
| General description: | DiI is a Dye Aye, a chemical with CAS number 41085-99-8. It is a fluorescent lipophilic cationic indocarbocyanine dye, which is usually made as a perchlorate salt. Mostly used for scientific staining purposes, such as single molecule imaging, fate mapping and neuronal tracing (as DiI is retained in the lipid bilayers). |
| Other Notes: | Lipophilic fluorescent probe for studying membranes |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98.0% (TLC) |
| mp | 68 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12171500 |

