Nile Red

Nile Red

AT19033

CAS 7385-67-3

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$54.00

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Overview

Nile Red (Nile Blue A oxazone) is a strongly fluorescent stain used for the detection of intracellular lipid droplets in the presence of a hydrophobic environment.

Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC20H18N2O2
Molecular Weight318.37
CAS Numbers7385-67-3
SolubilityDMSO
Purity98% by HPLC
SMILES CodeCCN(CC)c1ccc2nc3c(cc(=O)c4ccccc34)oc2c1

Storage and Handling

0C Short Term, -20C Long Term

References

Greenspan P, et al. Nile red a selective fluorescent stain for intracellular lipid droplets. J Cell Biol. 1985 Mar;100[3] 965-73.