Thiazole Dyes

Thiazole dyes contain the thiazole ring
They have the general formula

 

Thiazole dyes are not well represented in histotechnology. The class does, however, include thioflavine T, a valuable dye for the fluorescent demonstration of amyloid. The indamine group (–N=) is the chromophore.

 

Reference
R. D. Lillie.
Conn's Biological Stains
Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, MD., U.S.A.