2-[(1E,3Z,5E,7E)-4-Carboxy-7-(1,3,3-trimethyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,3,5-heptatrien-1-yl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium Iodide | CAS 2311980-68-2

Product Introduction

2-[(1E,3Z,5E,7E)-4-Carboxy-7-(1,3,3-trimethyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,3,5-heptatrien-1-yl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium Iodide is a synthetic compound known for its role as a fluorescent dye. It features a conjugated aromatic system that facilitates efficient excitation and emission processes, making it suitable for fluorescence-based applications. The compound's carboxylic acid functionality allows for conjugation with biomolecules, enabling its use in fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry for cellular imaging and molecular tracking studies.