Nile Red
SIGMA/19123 - suitable for fluorescence, BioReagent, ≥97.0% (HPLC)
Synonym: Nile Blue A Oxazone
CAS Number: 7385-67-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H18N2O2
Molecular Weight: 318.37
EC Number: 230-966-0
MDL Number: MFCD00011639
Linear Formula: C20H18N2O2
Product Type: Chemical
λmax | 553 nm |
assay | ≥97.0% (HPLC) |
fluorescence | λex 530 nm; λem 635 nm in methanol |
form | solid |
InChI | 1S/C20H18N2O2/c1-3-22(4-2 |
InChI key | VOFUROIFQGPCGE-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 203-205 °C (lit.) |
205-215 °C | |
product line | BioReagent |
Quality Level | 100 |
SMILES string | CCN(CC)c1ccc2N=C3C(Oc2c1) |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
suitability | suitable for fluorescence |
Application: | Nile Red has been used for the staining of intracellular lipid droplets and neutral lipids. |
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. |
Packaging: | Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥97.0% (HPLC) |
mp | 203-205 °C (lit.); 205-215 °C |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12161900 |