Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Nile Red |
| Catalog Number: | M5118 |
| CAS Number: | 7385-67-3 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C20H18N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 318.37 |
| Solubility: | DMSO ≥ 30 mg/mL |
| Storage: | 4°C, protect from light |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99.0% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Nile Red is a strongly fluorescent stain in the presence of a hydrophobic environment for the detection of intracellular lipid droplets. Nile red exhibits strong fluorescence in non-polar environments, while its fluorescence is weaker in hydrophilic polar environments. Nile red is commonly employed as a specific fluorescent dye for lipids and lipid droplets. The fluorescence excitation and emission wavelengths of Nile red are 559/635 nm respectively. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |