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.

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

Smell
Alcoholic

Molecular Weight
408.50 g/mol

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

Shape
Solution form (not a solid)

Physical Form
Liquid solution

Refractive Rate
Not available

Appearance
Red liquid

Grade
Laboratory/Analytical

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

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

Molecular Formula
C26H24N4O

HS Code
3204.17.00 (likely classification for organic dye solutions)

Density
0.785 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

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

Purity
0.5% Oil Red O in Isopropanol

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

Ingredients
Oil Red O dye 0.5% Isopropanol 99.5%

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

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

Poisonous
Yes if ingested or exposed in large amounts

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

Ph Level
Not applicable (does not dissolve in water)

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.