| Description | DiO (DiOC18(3)) is a fluorescent lipophilic tracer and can be widely used to label cells, organelles, liposomes, viruses, and lipoproteins. |
| Synonyms | DiOC18(3), 3,3'-Dioctadecyloxacarbocyanine perchlorate |
| molecular weight | 881.71 |
| Molecular formula | C53H85ClN2O6 |
| CAS | 34215-57-1 |
| Storage | store at low temperature,keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 1.8 mg/mL (2.0 mM), Sonication is recommended. DMF: 9.0 mg/mL (10.2 mM), Sonication is recommended. H2O: 1.10 mg/mL (1.25 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Warren GL, et al. Redistribution of cell membrane probes following contraction-induced injury of mouse soleus muscle. 2. Bhowmik BB, et al. Photophysical studies of 3,3' dioctadecyloxacarbocyanine dye in model biological membranes and different solvents. Chem Phys Lipids. 2001 Feb;109(2):175-83. |