2-DI-1-ASP Chemical Properties

Melting point:

280 °C (dec.)(lit.)

solubility 

DMSO: soluble

form 

Solid

color 

Pink to red

λmax

466 nm

BRN 

3776369

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

F 

8-10

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2-DI-1-ASP Usage And Synthesis

Description

2-[4-(Dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide, a synthetic compound with intricate chemical structure, finds application in the realm of scientific research. Noteworthy for its fluorescent properties, it functions as a vital tool in the visualization and identification of diverse biological entities such as proteins, DNA, and membranes. In the sphere of biomedical investigations, particularly in fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry studies, this compound plays a pivotal role in enhancing the understanding of cellular processes.

Uses

DASPMI is a polar sensitive dye that measures the membrane potential of mitochondria in living cells. It may be used as a light absorber in the development of a photoinitiator based system.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide is a pyridinium salt, a tertiary amine and an organic iodide salt. It has a role as a fluorochrome. It contains a 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium.

General Description

2-[4-(Dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide (DASPMI) is a mitochondria staining styryl dye that is used to generate a quick responsive mechanism by applying changes in transmembrane potential. DASPMI can be used as a low toxic stain that shows a fluorescent behavior for mitochondria.

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