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Catalog Number:
42527
CAS Number:
1320-06-5
Oil red O solution (0.5% in isopropanol)
Synonym(s):
Solvent red 27, Sudan red 5B
Hazmat
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Product Information

Hematology: suitable

Synonyms
Solvent red 27, Sudan red 5B
CAS Number
1320-06-5
Molecular Formula
C26H24N4O
Molecular Weight
0
PubChem ID
2724054
Appearance
Dark red liquid
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
Solvent red 27, Sudan red 5B
CAS Number
1320-06-5
Molecular Formula
C26H24N4O
Molecular Weight
0
PubChem ID
2724054
Appearance
Dark red liquid
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Oil red O solution (0.5% in isopropanol) is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Histology and Pathology: Commonly used as a staining agent to identify and visualize lipids in tissue sections, aiding in the diagnosis of various diseases.
  • Cell Biology: Employed to assess lipid accumulation in cultured cells, which is crucial for studies on obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders.
  • Food Industry: Utilized as a dye to evaluate fat content in food products, ensuring compliance with labeling regulations and quality control.
  • Pharmaceutical Research: Helps in the development of lipid-based drug formulations by analyzing lipid solubility and stability, enhancing drug delivery systems.
  • Environmental Science: Used to study lipid profiles in environmental samples, such as sediments and biological tissues, contributing to pollution assessments and ecological studies.

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