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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Oil Red O
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1298914
Description
Oil Red O is suitable as a lipid and lipoprotein stain on cellulose acetate. It is one of the diazo dyes used for staining of neutral triglycerides and lipids. It is used to analyze muscle fibers. It acts as an agent that stains lipids, muscle fibers and alveolar macrophages. Further, it is also used as marking dye. It is an active component of red colored smokes in pyrotechnics.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsOil Red O is suitable as a lipid and lipoprotein stain on cellulose acetate. It is one of the diazo dyes used for staining of neutral triglycerides and lipids. It is used to analyze muscle fibers. It acts as an agent that stains lipids, muscle fibers and alveolar macrophages. Further, it is also used as marking dye. It is an active component of red colored smokes in pyrotechnics.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol:chloroform (1:1). Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Oil Red O | |
1320-06-5 | |
MFCD00003898 | |
C.I. 26125; Solvent Red 27 | |
HJAYEODIXUYVIC-LTFAAIOASA-N | |
(1Z)-1-[[4-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)diazenyl]-2,5-dimethylphenyl]hydrazinylidene]naphthalen-2-one | |
6046885 | |
25 g |
∼166°C (decomposition) | |
C26H24N4O | |
3491382 | |
Soluble in ethanol:chloroform (1:1). Slightly soluble in water. | |
CC1=CC=C(C)C(=C1)N=NC1=CC(C)=C(N\N=C2/C(=O)C=CC3=CC=CC=C23)C=C1C | |
408.51 | |
408.51 |
Chemical Identifiers
1320-06-5 | |
408.51 | |
HJAYEODIXUYVIC-LTFAAIOASA-N | |
6046885 | |
CC1=CC=C(C)C(=C1)N=NC1=CC(C)=C(N\N=C2/C(=O)C=CC3=CC=CC=C23)C=C1C |
C26H24N4O | |
MFCD00003898 | |
C.I. 26125; Solvent Red 27 | |
(1Z)-1-[[4-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)diazenyl]-2,5-dimethylphenyl]hydrazinylidene]naphthalen-2-one |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 215-295-3
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only