BODIPY 493/503  (Synonyms: Pyrromethene 546; BDP 493/503 lipid stain)

BODIPY493/503 is a BODIPY dye. BODIPY dye is a small molecule dye with strong ultraviolet absorption ability, its fluorescence peak is relatively sharp, and the quantum yield is high. They are relatively insensitive to the polarity and pH of the environment and are relatively stable under different physiological conditions. Due to its structural asymmetry, BODIPY derives a variety of structural products. BODIPY lipid droplet dyes can well pass through the cell membrane into the cell, and localize the neutral lipids in the cell to specifically stain the lipid droplets, which can be used for labeling of live cells and fixed cells^[1]. Maximum excitation/emission wavelength: 493/503 nm^[1].

General Protocol
1. Preparation of BODIPY 493/503 working solution
1.1 Preparation of the stock solution
Dissolve 1 mg BODIPY 493/503 in 382 μL DMSO to obtain 10 mM of stock solution.
Note: It is recommended to store the stock solution at -20°C or -80°C, keep away from light and avoid repetitive freeze-thaw cycles.
1.2 Preparation of BODIPY 493/503 working solution
Dilute the stock solution in serum-free cell culture medium or PBS to obtain 1-10 μM of working solution.
Note: Please adjust the concentration of BODIPY 493/503 working solution according to the actual situation.
2. Cell staining
2.1 Suspension cells (6-well plate)
a. Centrifuge at 1000 g at 4°C for 3-5 min and then discard the supernatant. Wash twice with PBS, 5 min each time.The cell density is 1×10⁶/mL.
b. Add 1 mL of working solution, and then incubate at room temperature for 5-30 min.
c.Centrifuge at 400 g at 4°C for 3-4 min and then discard the supernatant.
d. Wash twice with PBS, 5 min each time.
e. Resuspend cells with serum-free cell culture medium or PBS. Observation by fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry.
2.2 Adherent cells
a. Culture adherent cells on sterile coverslips.
b. Remove the coverslip from the medium and aspirate excess medium.
c. Add 100 μL of working solution, gently shake it to completely cover the cells,and then incubate at room temperature for 5-30 min.
d. Wash twice with medium, 5 min each time. Observation by fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry.

Storage
-20°C, 1 year; Protect from light.
Precautions
1. Please adjust the concentration of BODIPY 493/503 working solution according to the actual situation.
2. Experiments suggest a positive control, incubate the control group cells with 30 μM oleic acid for 8 h and then perform subsequent experiments.
3. This product is only for R&D use, not for drug, household, or others.
4. For your safety and health, please wear a lab coat and disposable gloves to operate.

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

262.11

C₁₄H₁₇BF₂N₂

121207-31-6

Solid

Brown to reddish brown

503

493

[F-][B+3]1([N]2=C(C)C=C(C)C2=C(C)C3=C(C)C=C(C)[N-]31)[F-]

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

• [1]. Bo Qiu, et al. BODIPY 493/503 Staining of Neutral Lipid Droplets for Microscopy and Quantification by Flow Cytometry. Bio Protoc. 2016 Sep 5;6(17):e1912.  [Content Brief]