| Description | Nile Red (Nile Blue A oxazone) is a strongly fluorescent stain used for the detection of intracellular lipid droplets in the presence of a hydrophobic environment. |
| Synonyms | Phenoxazone 9, 尼罗红, Nile Blue A oxazone |
| molecular weight | 318.37 |
| Molecular formula | C20H18N2O2 |
| CAS | 7385-67-3 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 1.43 mg/mL (4.49 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| 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. |
| Citations | 1. Ma M J, Shi Y H, Liu Z D, et al.N6-methyladenosine modified TGFB2 triggers lipid metabolism reprogramming to confer pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma gemcitabine resistance.Oncogene.2024: 1-16. |