Hexacyanine 2

Chemical Properties

Melting point	264 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Density	1.2991 (estimate)
storage temp.	Store at -20°C
solubility	Soluble in methanol, dimethyl sulfoxide; partially soluble in water
form	crystals
color	Blue green
λmax	638 nm
Biological Applications	Measuring membrane potential; detecting prostate cancer; analyzing urine; apoptosis assays; in vivo hematotoxicity assays
EPA Substance Registry System	3H-Indolium, 2-[5-(1,3-dihydro-1,3,3-trimethyl-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,3-pentadienyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-, iodide (36536-22-8)