What is another word for saffranine?
Pronunciation: [sˈafɹɐnˌa͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Saffranine is a chemical compound that is commonly used as a biological stain or dye, especially in microscopy. It is also known as phenosafranine or basic red 2. However, there are several other synonyms for this chemical, including safflower red, magenta II, new fuchsine, and roseine. These synonyms are often used interchangeably, depending on the context of their usage. Saffranine stains proteins red, highlighting their structures, and is also used to differentiate between cytoplasmic and nuclear structures in cells. This versatile dye is widely used in biology and microbiology research and has applications in various industrial processes, including textile dyeing and printing, and the production of plastics.
