Rhodamine B

CAS# 81-88-9

Product Description

Rhodamine B, a fluorescent dye, is widely utilized across different industries due to its bright, vivid colors and fluorescence.

Product:

Rhodamine B

CAS:

81-88-9

Synonym:

Basic Violet 10; Brilliant Pink B; Tetraethylrhodamine

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

Green crystals or red-violet powder

Density

0.79 g/cm3

Melting point

210-211 °C

Molecular Weight

479.01

Purity

≥95%

Refractive index

1.6500

Uses, Applications & Markets

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Rhodamine B used in many
industry applications

Rhodamine B, a fluorescent dye, is widely utilized across different industries due to its bright, vivid colors and fluorescence. Here are some of its key industrial applications:

  1. Textile Dyeing: Rhodamine B is extensively used as a dye in the textile industry for coloring fabrics due to its vibrant pink to purple shades.
  2. Fluorescent Marking: It serves as a fluorescent tracer in water tracing experiments and leak detection because of its bright fluorescence under UV light.
  3. Ink and Printing: In the printing industry, Rhodamine B is used to manufacture fluorescent inks and toners, enhancing the brightness and attractiveness of printed materials.
  4. Biological Staining: In biotechnology and microscopy, Rhodamine B is employed as a fluorescent stain, allowing scientists to visualize and track biological molecules and processes.
  5. Plastics Coloring: It is used to dye plastics and other synthetic materials, providing them with a distinctive color without affecting their physical properties.
  6. Research and Development: Rhodamine B is utilized in research to develop new materials and technologies, especially those requiring fluorescence.
  7. Optical Applications: Because of its fluorescent properties, Rhodamine B is used in the development of optical devices, sensors, and as a component in laser technology.