Nile Red

Names

[ Name ]:
Nile Red

[Synonym ]:
5H-Benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one, 9-(diethylamino)-
Nile Red
9-(Diethylamino)-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one
9-(Diethylamino)-5H-benzo(a)phenoxazin-5-one
DCC impregnated tablets
Nile Blue A Oxazone
MFCD00011639
9-(Diethylamino)benzo(a)phenoxazin-5(5H)-one
5H-Benzo(a)phenoxazin-5-one, 9-(diethylamino)-
9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one
EINECS 230-966-0

Biological Activity

[Description]:

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

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

Dye Reagents

Research Areas >> Others

[References]

[1]. Greenspan P, et al. Nile red: a selective fluorescent stain for intracellular lipid droplets. J Cell Biol. 1985 Mar;100(3):965-73.

[Related Small Molecules]

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.2±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
484.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Melting Point ]:
203-205 °C(lit.)

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₂₀H₁₈N₂O₂

[ Molecular Weight ]:
318.369

[ Flash Point ]:
246.9±28.7 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
318.136841

[ PSA ]:
46.34000

[ LogP ]:
3.65

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.644

[ Stability ]:
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

[ Safety Phrases ]:
S24/25

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ HS Code ]:
2933990090

Synthetic Route

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Precursor & DownStream

Precursor

DownStream

Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2933990090

[ Summary ]:
2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

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