Rhodamines

Chemistry & Physics, Pathology

Also known as: Rhodamine dyes

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Rhodamines are a group of basic aniline dyes derived from phthaleins and meta-aminophenol. In the early 20th century, they were utilized in histological staining, specifically for blood elements and eleidin.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

RHODAMINES, a group of basic aniline dyes, phthaleins (pyronine) of meta-aminophenol and its derivatives (rhodamine B and rhodamine S). They are used in a mixture with 1% osmic acid for the simultaneous fixation and staining of blood elements. Martinotti recommends rhodamine S in combination with Victoria blue for staining eleidin.

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“Rhodamines.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/rhodamines/