The far-red fluorescent, lipophilic carbocyanine DiD is a longer-wavelength DiI analog.
Alternative Names
DiD (DiIC18(5)),BMD00073
Formulation
Dark Blue solid
Features
lambdaEX/lambdaEm: 644/663 nm(MeOH)
Notes
Soluble in DMSO, DMF or ethanol
Molecular Formula
C67H103ClN2O3S
Precautions
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Background
The far-red fluorescent, lipophilic carbocyanine DiD is a longer-wavelength DiI analog. It is an oil at room temperature and 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
1052.1
Tag
DiD
Storage
Store at -20°C. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. Protect from light.