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Acriflavine

MESHD000167

3,6-Diamino-10-methylacridinium chloride mixt. with 3,6-acridinediamine. Fluorescent dye used as a local antiseptic and also as a biological stain. It intercalates into nucleic acids thereby inhibiting bacterial and viral replication.

Synonyms

  • Xanthacridinum
  • 2,8-Diamino-10-Methylacridinium Chloride Mixture With 2,8-Diaminoacridine

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:24.502Z