Auramine O

Auramine O is a synthetic fluorescent dye widely used in the field of microbiology, particularly for the detection of acid-fast bacteria. Developed as part of the Ziehl-Neelsen staining method, this dye is used to identify microorganisms with resistant cell walls, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Category:Aromatic compounds
Category:Iminium compounds
Category:Tertiary amines
Category:Chloride salts