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 (approximately 1 nanosecond) in lipid environments. Once applied to cells, the dye diffuses laterally within the plasma membrane.
Absorption Maxima
644 nm (MeOH)
Emission Maxima
663 nm (MeOH)
CAS Number
127274-91-3
Molecular Formula
C67H103ClN2O3S
Molecular Weight
1052.1
Product Form
Dark blue solid.
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, DMF, or Ethanol.
Storage
Shipped at 4°C. Store at -20°C in the dark. Do not use past expiration date!
Disclaimer
This product is for research use only. It is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
