Definition: A versatile red dye used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, etc., and as tissue stain, vital stain, and counterstain with HEMATOXYLIN. It is also used in special culture media.
D25-26 qualif; DF: note short X ref
Pharmacological ActionFluorescent Dyes
Other names Tetrabromofluorescein; Eosine Yellowish; Eosin; Eosine Yellowish-(YS), Potassium, Sodium Salt; Eosine Yellowish-(YS), Dipotassium Salt; Eosine; Eosin (yellowish) (free acid); C.I. Acid Red 87; Acid Red 87; Eosin Y