2-di-1-asp

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2-di-1-asp Structure
2-di-1-asp structure
Common Name 2-di-1-asp
CAS Number 2156-29-8 Molecular Weight 366.24000
Density 1.091g/cm3 Boiling Point 397.8℃at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H19IN2 Melting Point 280ºC (dec.)(lit.)
MSDS USA Flash Point 179.3℃
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of 2-di-1-asp


2-Di-1-ASP (Compound 18a) is a mono-stryryl dye, and widely used as mitochondrial stain and groove-binding fluorescent probes for double-stranded DNA. 2-Di-1-ASP is selective for G-quadruplex (G4) and double-stranded DNA[1].

 Names

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Name 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide
Synonym More Synonyms

 2-di-1-asp Biological Activity

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Description 2-Di-1-ASP (Compound 18a) is a mono-stryryl dye, and widely used as mitochondrial stain and groove-binding fluorescent probes for double-stranded DNA. 2-Di-1-ASP is selective for G-quadruplex (G4) and double-stranded DNA[1].
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In Vitro 2-Di-1-ASP (Compound 18a) displays significant fluorescence enhancements in the presence of G-quadruplex (G4) structures (up to 300-fold), and good selectivity with respect to double-stranded DNA. 2-Di-1-ASP shows fluorimetric selectivity for parallel G4-DNA forms (c-kit2, c-kit87up, c-myc)[1].
References

[1]. Xie X, et al. Identification of optimal fluorescent probes for G-quadruplex nucleic acids through systematic exploration of mono- and distyryl dye libraries. Beilstein J Org Chem. 2019 Aug 6;15:1872-1889.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

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Density 1.091g/cm3
Boiling Point 397.8℃at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 280ºC (dec.)(lit.)
Molecular Formula C16H19IN2
Molecular Weight 366.24000
Flash Point 179.3℃
Exact Mass 366.05900
PSA 7.12000
Vapour Pressure 1.55E-06mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.668
InChIKey XPOIQAIBZGSIDD-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES CN(C)c1ccc(C=Cc2cccc[n+]2C)cc1.[I-]
Water Solubility DMSO: soluble

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases 26-36
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3

 Articles32

More Articles

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Distribution pattern of viable mitochondria in bovine lens epithelial cells.

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

D-308
2-{2-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl}-1-methylpyridinium iodide
2m2Pm
2-(4-(Dimethylamino)styryl)-N-methylpyridinium
MFCD00011980
o-DPD
2-<4-(dimethylamino)styryl>-1-ethylpyridinium iodide
2-(4-(dimethylamino)styryl)-1-methylpyridinium
(E)-2-(4-(dimethylamino)styryl)-1-methylpyridinium iodide
2-(4-DIMETHYLAMINOSTYRYL)-1-METHYLPYRIDINIUM IODIDE
2-DI-1-ASP
EINECS 218-460-8
1-METHYL-2-P-DIMETHYLAMINO-STYRYL-PYRIDINIUM-IODIDE

 2-di-1-asp | FAQ

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Q: What is the English name of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide?
A: The English name of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide is 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide.
Q: What is the safety information for 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide?
A: Safety information for 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide: 26-36.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide?
A: Molecular weight of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide is 366.24000.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide?
A: Molecular formula of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide is C16H19IN2.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide?
A: InChIKey of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide is XPOIQAIBZGSIDD-UHFFFAOYSA-M.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide?
A: SMILES notation of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide is CN(C)c1ccc(C=Cc2cccc[n+]2C)cc1.[I-].
Q: What is the melting point of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide?
A: Melting point of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide is 280ºC (dec.)(lit.).
Q: What is the boiling point of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide?
A: Boiling point of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide is 397.8℃at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide?
A: CAS number of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide is 2156-29-8.
Q: How is the water solubility of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide?
A: Water solubility of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide: DMSO: soluble.

 2-di-1-aspfactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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