The green fluorescent, lipophilic carbocyanine DiOC18(3) is widely used as a lipophilic tracer.
Alternative Names
DiO (DiOC18(3)),BMD00072
Formulation
Yellow solid
Features
lambdaEX/lambdaEm: 484/501 nm(MeOH)
Notes
Soluble in ethanol, anhydrous DMSO, and anhydrous DMF, with a solubility of approximately 10 mg/mL in anhydrous DMSO. When it is difficult to dissolve, it can be properly heated or ultrasonically treated.
Molecular Formula
C53H85ClN2O6
Precautions
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Background
The green fluorescent, lipophilic carbocyanine DiOC18(3) is widely used as a lipophilic tracer. It is weakly fluorescent in water but highly fluorescent and quite photostable when incorporated into membranes. It has an extremely high extinction coefficient and short excited-state lifetimes (~1 nanosecond) in lipid environments. Once applied to cells, the dye diffuses laterally within the plasma membrane.
Molecular Weight
882
Tag
DiO
Storage
Store at 4°C. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. Protect from light.