Oil Red O is a fat-soluble diazol dye, with a maximum absorption at 518 nm. Oil Red O stains neutral lipids and cholesteryl esters but not biological membranes. Oil Red O can be used for detecting and quantifying hepatic steatosis in mouse liver biopsies. Oil Red O staining efficiently helps to visualize the radical changes that occur in tissues as metabolic disease occurs and progresses.
| Description | Oil Red O is a fat-soluble diazol dye, with a maximum absorption at 518 nm. Oil Red O stains neutral lipids and cholesteryl esters but not biological membranes. Oil Red O can be used for detecting and quantifying hepatic steatosis in mouse liver biopsies. Oil Red O staining efficiently helps to visualize the radical changes that occur in tissues as metabolic disease occurs and progresses. |
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| Molecular Weight | 408.49 |
| Formula | C26H24N4O |
| Name | Oil Red O |
| Cat. No. | CS-0138324 |
| CAS No. | 1320-06-5 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Color | Brown to black |
| SMILES | OC1=CC=C2C=CC=CC2=C1/N=N/C3=CC(C)=C(/N=N/C4=CC(C)=CC=C4C)C=C3C |
| Shipping | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen) |
