Description
Basic Fuchsin, also known as Fuchsin Basic, is a synthetic dye commonly used in histology and microbiology staining procedures. It is a mixture of various related compounds, primarily rosaniline hydrochloride and pararosaniline hydrochloride. Basic Fuchsin is typically used to stain acidic structures such as cytoplasm, mucins, and granules in tissue samples. The notation “(dye content)” indicates the purity or concentration of the dye in the mixture.