Bathocuproine

Catalog Number	ACM4733395-5
CAS	4733-39-5
Structure
Description	Bathocuproine (BCP) is a synthetic compound that has been used in scientific research since the 1950s. It is a cationic dye that is used in a variety of applications, including fluorescence microscopy and as a histochemical stain. BCP is widely used in biochemical and physiological studies due to its ability to bind to proteins and other molecules. It is also used as a fluorescent marker in cell biology and histology. This paper will discuss the synthesis method, scientific research applications, mechanism of action, biochemical and physiological effects, advantages and limitations for lab experiments, and future directions for BCP research.
Synonyms	2,9-dimethyl-4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthrolinebathocuproinebathocuproine sulfite (1:2)
IUPAC Name	2,9-dimethyl-4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline
Molecular Weight	360.4 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C26H20N2
Canonical SMILES	CC1=CC(=C2C=CC3=C(C=C(N=C3C2=N1)C)C4=CC=CC=C4)C5=CC=CC=C5
InChI	InChI=1S/C26H20N2/c1-17-15-23(19-9-5-3-6-10-19)21-13-14-22-24(20-11-7-4-8-12-20)16-18(2)28-26(22)25(21)27-17/h3-16H,1-2H3
InChI Key	STTGYIUESPWXOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application	Bathocuproine has a wide range of applications in scientific research. It is commonly used as a fluorescent marker in cell biology and histology, as it binds to proteins and other molecules. Bathocuproine is also used in fluorescence microscopy, as it has a high affinity for DNA and RNA. It has also been used as a histochemical stain to detect the presence of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
GHS Pictogram	Irritant
Properties	Bathocuproine has been used in a variety of biochemical and physiological studies. It has been used to study the structure and function of proteins, as well as to detect the presence of certain molecules in cells. Bathocuproine has also been used to study the effects of drugs on cells, as it has a high affinity for DNA and RNA.