Nile red, dark green powder

Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED

Synonyms: 9-(Diethylamino)-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one

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Nile red, dark green powder
Nile red

Nile Red is an uncharged, hydrophobic, photostable molecule that strongly fluoresces bright red in hydrophobic environments. It is a fluorescent stain for intracellular lipid droplets.
Nile red can be used for the rapid determination of lipids by thin-layer chromatography or for staining whole tissue such as atherosclerotic blood vessels.


  • Presentation: Dark Green Powder
  • Soluble in ethanol (1 mg/mL) and very slightly soluble in water (< 1µg/mL).
  • Storage temperature: Store at Room Temperature (15-30 °C)

Formula: C₂₀H₁₈N₂O₂
MW: 318.38 g/mol
Melting Pt: 203…205 °C (lit.)
Density: 1.23 g/cm³ (lit.)
Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00011639
CAS Number: 7385-67-3
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Specification Test Results

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UV/VIS: l Max (MeOH) 553 ± 4, 310 ± 4 nm

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