Nile red, ≥98%

Name: Nile red, ≥98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003369

About Nile red, ≥98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Nile red, a molecular biology reagent registered under CAS number 7385-67-3 at a purity of 98%. Formula C20H18N2O2, molecular weight 318.4 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one. Common synonyms include Nile Blue A Oxazone and 9-(diethylamino)-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one.

It is supplied as a crystalline solid. Key physical data: a melting point of 203-205 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Key uses span electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows, protein analysis and coordination chemistry. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Nile red in 10 mg, 100 mg, 1 g and 100 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis
Coordination chemistry

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Nile red, ≥98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003369
CAS Number	7385-67-3
IUPAC name	9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₁₈N₂O₂
Molecular weight	318.4 g/mol
Exact mass	318.1368
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29223900
InChIKey	VOFUROIFQGPCGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCN(CC)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C4=CC=CC=C4C(=O)C=C3O2
PubChem CID	65182

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Brown to dark brown to red to very dark brown to green to dark green powder or crystal or chunks
Melting point	203-205 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	3.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	41.9 Å²
Synonyms	Nile Blue A Oxazone, 9-(diethylamino)-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one, 9-(Diethylamino)-5H-benzo(a)phenoxazin-5-one, 5H-Benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one, 9-(diethylamino)-, 5H-Benzo(a)phenoxazin-5-one, 9-(diethylamino)-, 9-diethylamino-5h-benzo(a)phenoxazine-5-one, 8-(diethylamino)-12H-10-oxa-5-azatetraphen-12-one, 9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazin-5(5H)-one, 5H-Benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one,9-(diethylamino)-, 9-diethylamino-5H-benzo-alpha-phenoxazine-5-one, 9-(Diethylamino)benzo(a)phenoxazin-5(5H)-one

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 7385-67-3

Microscopy

Nile red, for microscopy

CAS: 7385-67-3
Formula: C₂₀H₁₈N₂O₂
MW: 318.4 g/mol

VQ-003367

Puriss

Nile red, puriss

CAS: 7385-67-3
Formula: C₂₀H₁₈N₂O₂
MW: 318.4 g/mol

VQ-003368

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Nile red, ≥98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Nile red, ≥98% is 7385-67-3. It is also known as Nile Blue A Oxazone, 9-(diethylamino)-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one, 9-(Diethylamino)-5H-benzo(a)phenoxazin-5-one.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nile red, ≥98%?

Nile red, ≥98% has the molecular formula C20H18N2O2 and a molecular weight of 318.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of Nile red, ≥98% can I order?

We supply Nile red, ≥98% in (98%) grade, in 10 mg, 100 mg, 1 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Nile red, ≥98%?

Yes. Every lot of Nile red, ≥98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Nile red, ≥98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Nile red, ≥98% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.