Astrophloxine | CAS 14696-39-0

Catalog Number	A16-0076
Category	Cell membrane Fluorescent Probes
Molecular Formula	C27H33IN2
Molecular Weight	512.48

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Product Introduction

Astrophloxine is a positively charged, fluorescent probe used for detecting the microenvironment changes surrounding cell membranes.

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Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2-[3-(1-ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-1,3-dihydro-indol-2-ylidene)-propenyl]-3,3-dimethyl-3H-indolium iodide; 1,1'-Diethyl-3,3,3',3'-tetramethylindocarbocyanine iodide
Canonical SMILES	CCN1C2=CC=CC=C2C(C1=CC=CC3=[N+](C4=CC=CC=C4C3(C)C)CC)(C)C.[I-]
InChI	InChI=1S/C27H33N2.HI/c1-7-28-22-16-11-9-14-20(22)26(3,4)24(28)18-13-19-25-27(5,6)21-15-10-12-17-23(21)29(25)8-2;/h9-19H,7-8H2,1-6H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChIKey	LGRNGKUSEZTBMB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Appearance	Purple Solid

Excitation	541
Emission	567

Astrophloxine is a synthetic compound with versatile applications across various scientific fields. Here are some key applications of Astrophloxine:

Cancer Research: Astrophloxine can be used as a fluorescent marker to visualize cancer cells and study tumor growth dynamics. By tagging tumor-specific proteins with Astrophloxine, researchers can monitor tumor progression and metastasis in real-time. This aids in the development of targeted cancer therapies and improves understanding of cancer biology.

Immunoassays: In diagnostic laboratories, Astrophloxine serves as a labeling agent in immunoassays to detect specific antigens or antibodies. Its strong fluorescent properties enhance the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests. This makes it a valuable tool in clinical diagnostics for detecting diseases such as HIV, hepatitis, and various autoimmune disorders.

Environmental Monitoring: Astrophloxine can be employed in environmental studies to track pollutants and monitor ecosystem health. By conjugating Astrophloxine with environmental contaminants, scientists can detect and quantify the presence of harmful substances in water, soil, and air samples. This application is crucial for assessing pollution levels and implementing appropriate remediation strategies.