Merocyanine 540 (MC-540) is a fluorescent dye with multiple applications in biological and chemical research. It is mainly used as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy, particularly for targeting and destroying cancer cells, and as a biological probe to study membrane structure and function. The directory classifies it as a unknown/inactive API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include MC540. Merocyanine dye 540. Its PubChem CID is 4072.
Merocyanine 540
| CAS No | 62796-23-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C26H32N3NaO6S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 569.70 g/mol |
| Synonyms | sodium;3-[2-[4-(1,3-dibutyl-4,6-dioxo-2-sulfanylidene-1,3-diazinan-5-ylidene)but-2-enylidene]-1,3-benzoxazol-3-yl]propane-1-sulfonate |
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Merocyanine 540 (MC-540) is a fluorescent dye with multiple applications in biological and chemical research. It is mainly used as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy, particularly for targeting and destroying cancer cells, and as a biological probe to study membrane structure and function.
The listed CAS number is 62796-23-0.
The listed molecular formula is C26H32N3NaO6S2.
The listed molecular weight is 569.70 g/mol.
sodium;3-[2-[4-(1,3-dibutyl-4,6-dioxo-2-sulfanylidene-1,3-diazinan-5-ylidene)but-2-enylidene]-1,3-benzoxazol-3-yl]propane-1-sulfonate.
The source lists MC540. Merocyanine dye 540.