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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Oil Red O

Catalog Number aaa1298914
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Quantity:
25 g
100 g
1320-06-5
C26H24N4O
408.51
MFCD00003898
HJAYEODIXUYVIC-LTFAAIOASA-N
C.I. 26125; Solvent Red 27
6046885
(1Z)-1-[[4-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)diazenyl]-2,5-dimethylphenyl]hydrazinylidene]naphthalen-2-one
CC1=CC=C(C)C(=C1)N=NC1=CC(C)=C(N\N=C2/C(=O)C=CC3=CC=CC=C23)C=C1C
1320-06-5
C26H24N4O
408.51
MFCD00003898
HJAYEODIXUYVIC-LTFAAIOASA-N
C.I. 26125; Solvent Red 27
6046885
(1Z)-1-[[4-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)diazenyl]-2,5-dimethylphenyl]hydrazinylidene]naphthalen-2-one
CC1=CC=C(C)C(=C1)N=NC1=CC(C)=C(N\N=C2/C(=O)C=CC3=CC=CC=C23)C=C1C

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.

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
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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