Chrysophenin is a yellowish-red organic compound that is a fluorescent dye. It is primarily used as an indicator in analytical chemistry to detect metal ions. Synonyms for chrysophenin include phenol yellow, primuline, fluorone yellow, and 2,4,5,7-tetraiodofluorescein. These synonyms are often used interchangeably depending on the specific application or industry. Phenol yellow is commonly used in medical laboratories to test for pH levels in urine, while primuline is used as a bacterial stain in microbiology. Fluorone yellow is used in the textile industry as a dye, and 2,4,5,7-tetraiodofluorescein is a key component in X-ray contrast media.