The molecule is an organic bromide salt and a cyanine dye. It has a role as a fluorochrome. It contains a carbocyanin DBTC(1+).
(2Z)-1-ethyl-2-[(E)-3-(1-ethylbenzo[e][1,3]benzothiazol-1-ium-2-yl)-2-methylprop-2-enylidene]benzo[e][1,3]benzothiazole;bromide