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Basic Fuchsin
Synonyms: rosaniline chloride, fuchsin basic, fasic fuchsin, magenta G
Appearance: Solid, dark green powder
C₂₀H₁₉N₃
CAS#632-99-5
EINECS No. 211-189-6
C.I. 42510
MW: 323.82
Concentration of stain: > 90%

Basic Fuchsin is used in various staining methods for carbohydrates or carbohydrate groups on long chain molecules. The exact staining characteristics depends on what selective histochemical procedure is followed, bacterial walls, glycogen, nucleic acids, sugar components of fats, etc. One common use is to stain DNA using the Feulgen reaction. Also, it is known for use as a nuclear stain, specifically magenta red. And it is a key ingredient for so-called "Schiff solutions". Most basic histology methods books will supply the exact formula and procedures.

Size	SPI #	Each		In Stock
25gm	02566-AB	$ 30.73		Yes
100gm	02566-MB	$ 87.85		No

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