Types of Eosin

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Types of Eosin

Eosin is any one of a class of rose-colored stains or dyes, and many types can be obtained commercially. Some of the more common ones are:
  • Eosin
  • Eosin Y (most widely used and is soluble in both alcohol and water)
  • Alcoholic eosin Y
  • Eosin B
  • Eosin-phloxine
  • Picro-eosin