Aggregation of cyanine dyes in lipid environment

Alkyl Halides via Visible Light Mediated Dehalogenation

“…When the nitrogen atoms are heterocyclic they are simply called cyanine dyes. , These dyes are potentially formed from the dimerization of amines, conjugating an enamine and an iminium. Depending on the number of conjugated vinyl units, they are known to absorb photons that can run the energy gamut from the UV to IR region. , The cationic nature of the amine makes it ideal for staining cell surfaces for which it is used extensively . Furthermore, they have been used as photocatalysts to excite electrons into the conduction band of titanate complexes .…”