Description

Lipid Crimson CAS NO 125455-63-2 is a specialized, high-purity fluorescent dye designed for advanced biological and chemical research applications. Its core value lies in its exceptional ability to selectively stain and visualize lipid structures, providing critical insights into cellular and subcellular dynamics. This product is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors who require reliable, high-contrast imaging agents.

Application

• Lipid Staining in Cell Biology: Used as a vital fluorescent probe for visualizing lipid droplets, membranes, and other lipid-rich structures in live and fixed cells.
• Biomedical Research: Enables the study of lipid metabolism, storage diseases, and the role of lipids in various physiological and pathological processes.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Serves as a key component in the formulation of fluorescent kits and assays for detecting lipid-based biomarkers.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Utilized in high-content screening (HCS) platforms to evaluate drug candidates that affect lipid pathways or accumulation.
• Microscopy & Imaging: An ideal dye for confocal, fluorescence, and super-resolution microscopy due to its bright emission and photostability.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the development and analysis of lipid-based nanoparticles, liposomes, and other delivery systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lipid Crimson
CAS No.	125455-63-2
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Synonyms	Lipid Crimson fluorescent dye; Lipid Crimson stain; Crimson lipid probe; Fluorescent lipid dye Crimson; 1,1'-Dioctadecyl-3,3,3',3'-tetramethylindocarbocyanine perchlorate (commonly associated); DiI (DiIC18(3)); DiIC18(3); Dioctadecylindocarbocyanine perchlorate; CellTracker Crimson
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Quality Control

Every batch of Lipid Crimson is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectral analysis for identity confirmation, to ensure they meet the high standards required for sensitive research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, absorbance/emission profiles, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Excitation Maximum (λex)	~ 590 nm
Emission Maximum (λem)	~ 615 nm
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF, ethanol

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.