Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 3,3'-Diethylthiacarbocyanine iodide (CAS: 905-97-5)?
Answer
3,3'-Diethylthiacarbocyanine iodide is primarily used as a fluorescent dye in analytical chemistry for labeling biomolecules, in microscopy for imaging cellular structures, and in research for studying cell viability and membrane permeability. It is also used in the food industry for quality control and in pharmaceuticals for drug screening.
About
CAS No
905-97-5
English Name
3,3'-Diethylthiacarbocyanine iodide
Molecular Formula
C21H21IN2S2
Molecular Weight
492.44 g/mol
SMILES
CCN1C2=CC=CC=C2SC1=CC=CC3=[N+](C4=CC=CC=C4S3)CC.[I-]
InChIKey
VZBILKJHDPEENF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-10-30 11:43
