4-Di-2-ASP, Cationic mitochondrial dye (ab145266)
Key features and details
- Cationic mitochondrial dye used for staining presynaptic nerve terminals independent of neuronal activity.
- CAS Number: 105802-46-8
- Purity: > 97%
- Soluble in DMSO
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
4-Di-2-ASP, Cationic mitochondrial dye -
Description
Cationic mitochondrial dye used for staining presynaptic nerve terminals independent of neuronal activity. -
Alternative names
- 4-(4-Diethylaminostyryl)-1-methylpyridinium iodide
- 4-(4-diethylaminostyryl)-N-methylpyridinium iodide
- 4-di2-ASP
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Biological description
Photostable dye, which is nontoxic to cells and has been employed to stain living nerve terminals in rabbit corneal epithelium, in rat epidermis and at mouse, snake and frog neuromuscular junctions. Methods for using 4-Di-2-ASP to image neuronal cells in live animals have been described.
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Purity
> 97% -
General notes
Fluorescence: λex 485 nm; λem 603 nm in methanol.
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CAS Number
105802-46-8 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Excitation
485nm -
Emission
603nm -
Chemical name
4-(4-Diethylaminostyryl)-1-methylpyridinium iodide -
Molecular weight
394.29 -
Molecular formula
C18H23IN2 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic