OBO ID: CHEBI:33601
Term Name: phenosafranine Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • 3,7-diamino-5-phenylphenazin-5-ium chloride
  • 3,7-diamino-5-phenylphenazinium chloride
  • C.I. 50200
  • C.I. 50240
  • dimethyl
  • phenosafranin
  • phenosafranine
  • phenosafranine, chloride
  • safranin
  • safranin B extra
  • safranine B extra
  • schultz no. 958
Definition: An organic chloride salt having 3,7-diamino-5-phenylphenazin-5-ium as the counterion. It is commonly used for staining Gram negative bacteria red in smears to contrast with the blue Gram positive organisms.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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