Diphenylhexatriene is a fluorescent hydrocarbon used in the study of cell membranes. It is almost non-fluorescent in water, but it exhibits strong fluorescence when it is intercalated into lipid membranes. It incorporates itself into the lipid bilayer and acts like a lipid. trans-trans-trans-1,6-Diphenyl-1,3,5-hexatriene , Molecule of the Week, American Chemical Society, December 8, 2008
Related compounds 1,3,5-Hexatriene
References
External links 1,6-Diphenylhexatriene, Oregon Medical Laser Center