Basic fuchsin hydrochloride
SKU: 02150423-CF
Basic Fuchsin Hydrochloride
Application Notes
Basic fuchsin is used for the Ziehl-Neelsen and other similar acid fast staining of the mycobacteria which cause tuberculosis, leprosy etc. and is widely used in biology to stain the nucleus.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Staining of acid fast bacteria.
| SKU | 02150423-CF |
| Alternate Names | Basic Parafuchsin, Basic Red 9,Parafuchsin hydrochloride, Paramagenta hydrochloride, Pararosaniline chloride, Pararosaniline hydrochloride |
| Application Notes | Basic fuchsin is used for the Ziehl-Neelsen and other similar acid fast staining of the mycobacteria which cause tuberculosis, leprosy etc. and is widely used in biology to stain the nucleus. |
| Base Catalog Number | 150423 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 4164603 |
| CAS # | 569-61-9 |
| Color Index | 42500 |
| EC Number | 209-321-2 |
| Melting Point | 514 to 518° F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Formula | C19H17N3 • HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 323.824 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type, Gloves, respirator |
| Purity | Dye content: ∼ 88% min |
| RTECS Number | CX9850100 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS08 |
| Solubility | less than 0.1 mg/mL at 68° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Storage | BIOCHEMICALS |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| UV Visible Absorbance | λmax (50% ethanol) |