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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Nile Red is a lipophilic fluorescent dye used for detecting intracellular lipid droplets. Its core synthesis involves condensation reactions yielding the molecular formula <strong>C<sub>27</sub>H<sub>26</sub>O<sub>5</sub></strong> (CAS: <strong>6922-40-5</strong>).</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Cell Biology:</strong> Quantitative analysis of neutral lipids in live cells.</li>
<li><strong>Oil Industry:</strong> Fluorescence tracing in crude oil and lubricants.</li>
<li><strong>Material Science:</strong> Characterizing hydrophobicity in polymer surfaces.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent photodegradation. Use with appropriate PPE as it may be irritating to skin and eyes; avoid direct inhalation.</p>