CLASS OF STABLE HEPTAMETHINE CYANINE FLUOROPHORES AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS THEREOF

摘要

Embodiments of C4′-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores according to general formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making and using the C4′-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores also are disclosed.;