Carbocyanines

Compounds that contain three methine groups. They are frequently used as cationic dyes used for differential staining of biological materials.

Year introduced: 1991(1976)

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.326.397.300

MeSH Unique ID: D002232

Entry Terms:

• Carbocyanine

Previous Indexing:

• Alkenes (1972-1975)
• Quinolines (1972-1975)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Coloring Agents

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Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Acyclic
Alkynes
Carbocyanines