This chemical is a biological stain used in histology and cytology. It is used as a counterstain in some staining protocols, coloring all cell nuclei red. This is the classic counterstain in a Gram stain. It can also be used for the detection of cartilage, mucin and mast cell granules. It is mainly used as oxidation-reduction [redox] and acid-base indicator. Used in various staining protocols such as Gram staining. Can be used as a cytological counterstain. Certified by the Biological Stain Commission (BSC). For In-Vitro Diagnostic Use. For Professional Use. HARLECO is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA.
2,8-Dimethylphenosafranine; 3,7-Diamino-2,8-dimethyl-5-phenazinium chloride; 3,7-Diamino-2,8-dimethyl-5-phenylphenazin-5-ium chloride; 3,7-Diamino-2,8-dimethyl-5-phenylphenazinium chloride; 3,7-Dimethyl-10-phenylphenazin-10-ium-2,8-diamine chloride; 3,7-Dimethyl-10-phenylphenazine-2,8-diamine chloride; Aniline Rose; Basic Red 2; Brilliant Safranine BR; Brilliant Safranine G; Brilliant Safranine GR; C.I. 50240; C.I. Basic Red 2; Calcozine Red Y; Cerven Zasadita 2; Cotton Red; Gossypimine; Hidaco Safranine; Leather Red HT; Mitsui Safranine; Mitsui Safranine T; Nippon Kagaku Safranine GK; Safranin; Safranin A; Safranin O; Safranin T; Safranin Y; Safranine; Safranine A; Safranine B; Safranine G; Safranine GF; Safranine J; Safranine O; Safranine OK; Safranine Superfine G; Safranine T; Safranine TH; Safranine TN; Safranine TS; Safranine Y; Safranine YN; Tolusafranine; Molecular formula: C20H19N4.Cl; Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H19ClN4; CAS Number: 477-73-6; Molecular Weight: 350.84; Color Index Number: 50240; Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 3924099; EC Number: 207-518-8; MDL number: MFCD00011759;
