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TOLUYLENE RED [1 record]

Record 1 2003-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
OBS

This dye has been widely used in many staining methods, but its commonest use is probably as a simple red nuclear counterstain. It is an indicator as well as a dye. It changes from red to yellow over the pH range 6.8 - 8.0. It has also been incorporated into bacteriological growth media.

OBS

The names nuclear fast red and kernechtrot are usually applied to another dye, also known as calcium red, CI 60760, which can be used as a red nuclear stain in solution with potassium alum. If a technique calls for nuclear fast red or kernechtrot, it is probably this latter dye to which it refers, not neutral red.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Biochimie
OBS

Applications : Indicateur de pH; Coloration vitale; Colorations embryologiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Bioquímica
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