Nile red, for microscopy

Name: Nile red, for microscopy
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003367

About Nile red, for microscopy

Nile red is a molecular biology reagent (Microscopy grade) carrying the CAS registry number 7385-67-3 with a typical assay of ≥98%. Formula C20H18N2O2, molecular weight 318.4 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one. It is also known as Nile Blue A Oxazone or 9-(diethylamino)-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one.

The material typically appears as a dark green powder. Literature values give a melting point of 203-205 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is commonly used for electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows and protein analysis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg and 1 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Nile red, for microscopy
Catalogue No.	VQ-003367
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
Grade	Microscopy
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	Powder
Appearance	Dark green powder
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

Nile red, ≥98%

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

VQ-003369

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, for microscopy?

The CAS Registry Number of Nile red, for microscopy 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, for microscopy?

Nile red, for microscopy 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, for microscopy can I order?

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

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Nile red, for microscopy?

Yes. Every lot of Nile red, for microscopy 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, for microscopy be shipped internationally?

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