Nile Red

SIGMA/19123 - BioReagent, suitable for fluorescence, ≥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

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price	Quantity


45-19123-10MG	10 mg	$115.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites		Add To Favorites

λ_max	553 nm
assay	≥97.0% (HPLC)
fluorescence	λ_ex 530 nm; λ_em 635 nm in methanol
form	solid
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
mp	203-205 °C (lit.)
	205-215 °C
product line	BioReagent
Quality Level	100
SMILES string	CCN(CC)c1ccc2N=C3C(Oc2c1)=CC(=O)c4ccccc34
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.