brazilin

brazilin
A red natural dye, C16H14O5, obtained from the bark of several species of tropical trees and oxidized to the active red dye brazilein; resembles hematoxylin in origin, chemistry, and usage; used as a nuclear stain and as an indicator (red in alkalies, yellow in acids).

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bra·zil·in (brə-zilґin) a yellow crystalline substance obtained from the bark of Biancea sappan and other redwood trees; it is very similar to hematoxylin and oxidizes to a bright red dye, brazilein.

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