0

Basic Fuchsin (For Biological Stains and Dyes)

INQUIRY Add to cart
For Research Use Only | Not For Clinical Use
CATAPB632995
CAS632-99-5
Structure
SynonymsRosaniline hydrochloride; Basic violet 14
IUPAC Name4-[(4-aminophenyl)-(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]aniline;hydrochloride
Molecular Weight337.8
Molecular FormulaC20H20ClN3
DescriptionBasic fuchsin also known as Fuchsine or Rosaniline hydrochloride is a fluorescent triphenylmethane dye composed of rosaniline, magenta II, pararosaniline and new fuchsine. It is an amine salt and has three amine groups, two primary amines and a secondary amine. It occurs as a dark green powder but becomes magenta when dissolved in water.
AppearanceDark green crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Color Index42510
Loss On DryingMax. 15% (at 105 °C)
Pubchem CID12447
Pubchem SID462770365
UsesIt is widely used in biology to stain the nucleus of cells and is also a component of Lactofuchsin, used for Lactofuchsin mounting.
It is also used for the Ziehl-Neelsen and another similar acid-fast staining of the mycobacteria which cause tuberculosis, leprosy etc.
  • Verification code
Contact Us

Send Us a Request

What is your specific need? We will do everything we can to meet your expectations.
Online Inquiry

Inquiry

For any inquiry, question or recommendation, please call: or fill out the following form.

  • Verification code

Head Office

  • Tel:
  • Email:

Follow us on

qrcode