Common Name: Ponceau S
Suggested Name: Ponceau S
Other Names:
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C.I. Number: 27195
C.I. Name: –
Color: Red
Solubility Aqueous: Soluble
Solubility Ethanol: Soluble
Absorption Maximum: 520, 352
Empirical Formula: C22H12N4O13S4Na4
Formula Weight: 760.6
Description
Ponceau S has been recommended as a substitute for acid fuchsin in Van Gieson's method for collagen. It fades less than acid fuchsin, but does not demonstrate fine fibres as well.
References
- R. D. Lillie.
Conn’s Biological Stains
Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, MD., U.S.A. - Aldrich chemical catalogue, 1992
Aldrich Chemical Company, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
