ADS680BP is 2-[5-(1,3-Dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-1-butyl-2H-benz[e]indol-2-ylidene)-1,3-pentadienyl]-3,3-dimethyl-1-butyl-3H-benz[e]indolium perchlorate.

The chemical formula for ADS680BP is C41 H49 Cl N2 O4.

  • Appearance: Purple Powder
  • Molecular weight: 667.29 g mol-1
  • Melting Point: >245oC (Decomp.)
  • Absorption maximum: 678 – 682 nm (in MeOH)
  • Photo luminescence:
  • Absorption coefficient: 1.4 x 105 L mol-1 cm-1
  • Recommended Solvents: Methanol