BODIPY 493/503

SKU: orb1303882

Description

BODIPY 493/503 (Pyrromethene 546) is a lipophilic, green-fluorescent dye that selectively stains neutral lipid droplets. It is widely used for visualizing lipid metabolism and storage in live and fixed cells, with applications in obesity, metabolic disease, and lipid biology research both in vitro and in vivo.

Key Properties

• Target: Others
• Molecular Weight: 262.11
• CAS Number: 121207-31-6
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₇BF₂N₂
• SMILES: CC1=CC(C)=[N+]2C1=C(C)c1c(C)cc(C)n1[B-]2(F)F

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Pyrromethene 546, BDP 493/503 lipid stain, BODIPY 493/503

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

14766991