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'''Ethyl eosin''' is an [[alcohol-soluble]] relative of the [[water-soluble]] [[dye]] [[eosin]]. | '''Ethyl eosin''' is an [[alcohol-soluble]] relative of the [[water-soluble]] [[dye]] [[eosin]]. Like the latter, it is used in [[histology]] to stain tissues red. It is also common to use its [[Alkali]] salts. | ||
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| Ethyl eosin | |
| IUPAC name | ethyl 2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoate |
| Synonyms | Eosin, alcohol-soluble; Solvent red 45 |
| Formula
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C22H12Br4O5 |
| Uses
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dye |
| Hazards
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irritant to eyes, skin and respiratory system |
| Mass (g/mol) | CAS # |
| 675.94 | 6359-05-3 |
Ethyl eosin is an alcohol-soluble relative of the water-soluble dye eosin. Like the latter, it is used in histology to stain tissues red. It is also common to use its Alkali salts.