Product Name
Eosin B, high purity biological stain
Synonyms
EOSIN RED; SAFFROSINE; Eosine BN; Eosine BA; CAESAR RED; SAFROSIN; Nophalin G; EOSIN B;
IUPAC Name
disodium 4,5-dibromo-2,7-dinitro-3-oxospiro[2-benzofuran-1,9-xanthene]-3,6-diolate
Molecular Formula
C20H6Br2N2Na2O9
InChI Key
QGAYMQGSQUXCQO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Boiling Point
694.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
275ºC (dec.)(lit.)
Appearance
red to purple crystalline powder
Application
Dyeing wool, cotton, and paper. In histology as a stain for epithelia, muscular fibers, nuclei, etc.
Storage
Store at +5°C to +30°C.
Safety Description
S22-S24/25
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.