A NEW 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.