OBO ID: CHEBI:52295
Term Name: thionine Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • 3,7-diaminophenothiazin-5-ium chloride
  • C.I. 52000
  • Cyanine
  • Katalysin
  • Lauth's Violet
  • Lauthsches violett
  • Thionin
Definition: An organic chloride salt composed of 3,7-diaminophenothiazin-5-ium and chloride ions in a 1:1 ratio. A strongly metachromatic dye, useful for the staining of acid mucopolysaccharides. It is also a common nuclear stain and can be used for the demonstration of Nissl substance in nerve cells of the CNS.
References:
  • Beilstein:3921370
  • CAS:581-64-6
  • Reaxys:3921370
Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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