Nile Red

SKU: orb1219727

Description

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

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 7385-67-3
• MW: 318.37
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₂₀H₁₈N₂O₂
• SMILES: CCN(CC)c1ccc2nc3c(cc(=O)c4ccccc34)oc2c1
• Target: Others
• Solubility: DMSO:50 mg/mL (157.05 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vivo:
  When Nile red-stained Caenorhabditis elegans is viewed for green fluorescence, discrete lipid bodies can be observed throughout the intestine and other tissues either in clusters or evenly dispersed, depending on the animal's genotype or experimental treatment.
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Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Nile Blue A oxazone,Phenoxazone 9

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