Bioactivity | Erythrosine B free acid is a visibly red dye with colorimetric and fluorescent properties that serves as an important dye for many Gram-positive and -negative bacteria. Erythrosine B free acid can be used for live/dead determination in both colorimetric and fluorescence-based assays for low, medium and high-throughput experimentation[1]. |
CAS | 15905-32-5 |
Formula | C20H8I4O5 |
Molar Mass | 835.89 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Franke JD, et al. Erythrosin B: a versatile colorimetric and fluorescent vital dye for bacteria. Biotechniques. 2020 Jan;68(1):7-13. |