DiI Stain

Alternative_name

DiI,DiIC18(3),1,1'-Dioctadecyl-3,3,3',3'-Tetramethylindocarbocyanine Perchlorate
Description

DiI is a widely used lipophilic, carbocyanine membrane dye that labels cell membranes by inserting its two long (C18 carbon) hydrocarbon chains into the lipid bilayer. This dye is used primarily for optical recordings of membrane voltage and for studies of membrane fluidity. Displays intense, long-lasting staining of live neurons in vivo and in vitro. Ex.: 550 nm; Em: 564 nm
CAS Number

41085-99-8
Structure Available

Yes
Salt Form

No
Molecular Formula

C₅₉H₉₇ClN₂O₄
Molecular Weight

933.87
Cell Permeable

1
Purity

≥98% by TLC
Solubilities

~ 1-2.5 mg/ml DMSO
Handling

Do not take internally. Wear gloves and mask when handling the product! Avoid contact by all modes of exposure.
Tag Line

A lipophilic membrane stain
Storage Condition

-20ºC
Shipping Condition

Gel Pack
Shelf Life

36 months
MDL Number

MFCD00142354
PubChem CID

11968038
PubChem CID Link
SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCN1C2=CC=CC=C2C(C1=CC=CC3=[N+](C4=CC=CC=C4C3(C)C)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)(C)C.[O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O
InChi

InChI=1S/C59H97N2.ClHO4/c1-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-35-41-50-60-54-46-39-37-44-52(54)58(3,4)56(60)48-43-49-57-59(5,6)53-45-38-40-47-55(53)61(57)51-42-36-34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-2;2-1(3,4)5/h37-40,43-49H,7-36,41-42,50-51H2,1-6H3;(H,2,3,4,5)/q+1;/p-1
InChi Key

JVXZRNYCRFIEGV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Data Sheet Link
MSDS Available

1