DiOC5(3)

SKU: orb2566465

Description

DiOC5(3) is a membrane-potential-sensitive fluorescent dye widely used for live-cell mitochondrial staining. It also selectively targets leukemia stem cells (LSCs), inhibiting their proliferation by inducing ROS overproduction and blocking NF-κB nuclear translocation, making it valuable for in vitro cancer stem cell research.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• Target: Mitochondrial Metabolism
• Molecular Weight: 544.47
• Purity: 99.91% (May vary between batches)
• CAS Number: 53213-81-3
• Formula: C₂₇H₃₃IN₂O₂
• SMILES: [I-].O1C=2C=CC=CC2N(C1=CC=CC=3OC=4C=CC=CC4[N+]3CCCCC)CCCCC

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

3,3'-Dipentyloxacarbocyanine iodide

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

2762624