Name
Acriflavine hydrochloride
Description
Acriflavine hydrochloride is a fluorescent dye used as a topical contrast agent derived from coal tar. It mainly stains nuclei and is applied to tissues before microscopy. In cosmetics it can be used to dye skin. It is also used as an antiseptic.
Benefits
Contrast agent used in a lab setting.
Considerations
• Acute Toxicity
Harmful if swallowed
• Eye Damage
Can cause eye damage under certain conditions
• Environmental Hazard
Long-lasting effects in aquatic environments
• Potential Carcinogen
Animal studies have found carcinogenic activity of this ingredient. Further human studies are needed.
Synonyms
69235-50-3
Acriflavine (hydrochloride)
acridine-3,6-diamine;10-methylacridin-10-ium-3,6-diamine;chloride;trihydrochloride
Gonacrin
Acriflavine Hydrochloride BPC 63
Acriflavinium chloride hydrochloride
Acriflavine hydrochloride (C.I. 46000)
3,6-DIAMINO-10-METHYLACRIDINE PROFLAVINE TRIHYDROCHLORIDE CHLORIDE
Acriflavinuium hydrochloride
3,6-diamino-10-methylacridin-10-ium acridine-3,6-diamine dihydrochloride chloride
Research Sources
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Acriflavine-_hydrochloride
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889855310000658 https://www.britannica.com/science/acriflavine
Summary
Potential carcingen, irritant, environmental toxin.
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