OIL RED O SOLUTION 0.5% IN ISO PROPANOL

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OIL RED O SOLUTION 0.5% IN ISO PROPANOL Specification

Properties
Alcohol-based staining solution for microscopic analysis. Lipophilic nature.

Solubility
Soluble in isopropanol ethanol and some organic solvents. Insoluble in water.

Physical Form
Liquid solution

Molecular Weight
408.50 g/mol

Refractive Rate
Not available

Structural Formula
C26H24N4O (Above refers to Oil Red O dye structure)

Density
0.785 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Ph Level
Not applicable (does not dissolve in water)

Application
Used in biological staining to identify lipids in tissues and cells.

Appearance
Red liquid

Shelf Life
1-2 years when stored correctly in sealed container.

Melting Point
141-145C (for Oil Red O pure powder)

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area away from sources of heat and flame. Recommended temperature: 15-25C.

Ingredients
Oil Red O dye 0.5% Isopropanol 99.5%

CAS No
1320-06-5 (for Oil Red O dye)

Purity
0.5% Oil Red O in Isopropanol

Usage
Primarily used in histology for staining lipids in frozen or paraffin-embedded tissue sections.

EINECS No
215-134-0 (for Oil Red O pure powder)

Molecular Formula
C26H24N4O

Poisonous
Yes if ingested or exposed in large amounts

Shape
Solution form (not a solid)

HS Code
3204.17.00 (likely classification for organic dye solutions)

Grade
Laboratory/Analytical

Smell
Alcoholic

About OIL RED O SOLUTION 0.5% IN ISO PROPANOL

Oil Red O Solution 0.5% in Isopropanol is a laboratory/analytical-grade staining solution used for identifying lipids in tissues and cells. The red liquid solution, with a purity of 0.5% Oil Red O in Isopropanol, exhibits a lipophilic nature, making it ideal for histological applications. Soluble in isopropanol, ethanol, and some organic solvents, this solution is primarily utilized in histology for lipid staining in frozen or paraffin-embedded tissue sections. With a molecular weight of 408.50 g/mol and a melting point of 141-145C, this solution should be stored in a cool, dry place between 15-25C for a shelf life of 1-2 years.