Basic Fuchsin (also spelled Basic Fuchsine) is a synthetic magenta dye used widely in microbiology and histology as a stain for bacteria, fungi, and tissues. It belongs to the triphenylmethane dye group and has strong affinity for acidic cell components.
Chemical Information
| Property |
Description |
| Chemical name |
Rosaniline hydrochloride (mixture of pararosaniline and related dyes) |
| Molecular formula |
CHClN |
| Appearance |
Dark green crystalline powder with a metallic sheen; gives a deep magenta-red solution in water or alcohol |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water and alcohol |
| pH behavior |
Stains better in slightly basic conditions |
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