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JC-1

JC-1 is a potential-dependent J-aggregate-forming cation that is used to detect changes in the mitochondrial membrane potential.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18936064

Cas No.

3520-43-2

Purity

≥90%

Formula

C25H27Cl4IN4

Formula Wt.

652.23

IUPAC Name

5,6-Dichloro-2-[(1E)-3-(5,6-dichloro-1,3-diethyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-ylidene)-1-propen-1-yl]-1,3-diethyl-1H-3,1-benzimidazol-3-ium iodide

Solubility

Soluble in methanol, DMSO.

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Smiley ST, Reers M, Mottola-Hartshorn C, et al. Intracellular heterogeneity in mitochondrial membrane potentials revealed by a J-aggregate-forming lipophilic cation JC-1. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1991 May 1;88(9):3671-5. PMID: 2023917.

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