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Nile Red

BioReagent, suitable for fluorescence, ≥97.0% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): Nile Blue A Oxazone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₁₈N₂O₂
• CAS Number: 7385-67-3
• Molecular Weight: 318.37
• Beilstein: 279110
• EC Number: 230-966-0
• MDL number: MFCD00011639
• UNSPSC Code: 12161900
• PubChem Substance ID: 57647780
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• product line: BioReagent
• Assay: ≥97.0% (HPLC)
• form: solid
• mp: 203-205 °C (lit.); 205-215 °C
• λmax: 553 nm
• fluorescence: λ_ex 530 nm; λ_em 635 nm in methanol
• suitability: suitable for fluorescence
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CCN(CC)c1ccc2N=C3C(Oc2c1)=CC(=O)c4ccccc34
• InChI: 1S/C20H18N2O2/c1-3-22(4-2)13-9-10-16-18(11-13)24-19-12-17(23)14-7-5-6-8-15(14)20(19)21-16/h5-12H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: VOFUROIFQGPCGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Nile Red is an uncharged hydrophobic molecule and a benzophenoxazone dye. It functions as a fluorescent probe for intracellular lipids and hydrophobic domains of proteins. This dye is fluorescent in all organic solvents. Its fluorescence colors range from golden yellow to deep red.

Application

Nile Red has been used for the staining of intracellular lipid droplets and neutral lipids.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves