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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Oil Red O

Catalog No. AAA1298914
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Description

CAS: 1320-06-5 | C26H24N4O | 408.51 g/mol

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol:chloroform (1:1). Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1320-06-5
Molecular Formula C26H24N4O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 408.51
MDL Number MFCD00003898
InChI Key HJAYEODIXUYVIC-LTFAAIOASA-N
Synonym C.I. 26125; Solvent Red 27
PubChem CID 6046885
IUPAC Name (1Z)-1-[[4-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)diazenyl]-2,5-dimethylphenyl]hydrazinylidene]naphthalen-2-one
SMILES CC1=CC=C(C)C(=C1)N=NC1=CC(C)=C(N\N=C2/C(=O)C=CC3=CC=CC=C23)C=C1C

Specifications

Melting Point ∼166°C (decomposition)
Beilstein 3491382
Solubility Information Soluble in ethanol:chloroform (1:1). Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 408.51
Quantity 25 g
Chemical Name or Material Oil Red O

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 215-295-3
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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