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DiR iodide
1,1-dioctadecyl-3,3,3,3-tetramethylindotricarbocyanine iodide
DiR iodide is a lipophilic near-infrared carbocyanine dye that integrates into cell membranes for long-term cell tracking in deep tissue and whole-animal imaging with minimal background fluorescence.
  • Near-Infrared Membrane Dye: Ex/Em ~750/780 nm minimizes tissue autofluorescence
  • Dual C18 Tail Architecture: Stable membrane integration for long-term cell tracking (weeks)
  • Low Cytotoxicity: Minimal phototoxicity and metabolic interference at working concentrations
Live HeLa cell plasma membrane staining using DiR (Cat No. 22070). Nuclei were co-stained with Hoechst 33342 (Cat No. 17530).
Live HeLa cell plasma membrane staining using DiR (Cat No. 22070). Nuclei were co-stained with Hoechst 33342 (Cat No. 17530).
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2207025 mg
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Physical properties

Molecular weight1013.39
SolventDMSO
Spectral properties

Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1)
270000
1
Excitation (nm)754
Emission (nm)778
Storage, safety and handling

Certificate of OriginDownload PDF
H-phraseH303, H313, H333
Hazard symbolXN
Intended useResearch Use Only (RUO)
R-phraseR20, R21, R22
StorageFreeze (< -15 °C); Minimize light exposure
UNSPSC12352200
CAS100068-60-8
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