Is Lissamine Rhodamine B vegan?

Lissamine Rhodamine B

Vegan

Lissamine Rhodamine B is a synthetic fluorescent xanthene dye used as a fluorophore in biological labelling, microscopy, and flow cytometry. It is also known as Sulphorhodamine B and Acid Red 52, and is identified by the Colour Index number CI 45100.

Also known as Acid Red 52, Kiton Rhodamine B, Sulphorhodamine B, Xylene Red B
CAS number 3520-42-1
CI number CI 45100
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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