BODIPY 505/515 is a lipophilic fluorescent probe that localizes to intracellular lipid bodies and has been used to label lipid droplets. BODIPY 505/515 has been used for electron, epifluorescent, and confocal microscopy, as well as flow cytometry applications in various algae species. It displays excitation/emission maxima of 505/515 nm, respectively, and has been used for live and fixed cell applications.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.