| Description | AMI5 (Eosin Y Disodium) is a versatile red dye used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, etc., and as tissue stain, vital stain, and counterstain with HEMATOXYLIN. It is also used in special culture media. |
| Synonyms | AMI 5, Eosin Y Disodium, AMI-5 |
| molecular weight | 691.85 |
| Molecular formula | C20H6Br4Na2O5 |
| CAS | 17372-87-1 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 11 mg/mL (15.9 mM) |
| References | 1. Yari A, Saidikhah M. J Fluoresc. 2012 May;22(3):993-1002. |
| Citations | 1. Li H, Pang B, Nie B, et al. Dioscin promotes autophagy by regulating the AMPK-mTOR pathway in ulcerative colitis. Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology. 2022: 1-9. |