Acriflavine hydrochloride is a fluorescent dye. It is used as a topical contrast agent. It mainly stains nuclei and is applied to tissues before microscopy.
| Acriflavine Hydrochloride - Properties | |
| Synonyms | 3,6-Diamino-10-methylacridinium chloride hydrochloride, Euflavine |
| Categories | Hematology and Histology |
| Grade | Biochemistry |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder |
| Appearance (Colour) | Faint brown to brown and orange to dark orange and Red to very dark red |
| Solubility (Colour) | Orange to brown |
| Solubility (Turbidity) | Clear |
| Melting point | 260 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Solubility | H2O: 1 mg/mL |