SURAT CHEMICAL TAG::
Neutral red is a hydrochloride obtained by combining the free base of neutral red with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid. Neutral red acts as a pH indicator, changing from red to yellow between pH 6.8 and 8.0. It has a role as a dye, an acid-base indicator and a two-colour indicator.
Neutral red is especially recommended for initial evaluation of blood .
Neutral red is a eurhodin dye used for staining in histology. It stains lysosomes red. It is used as a general stain in histology, as a counterstain in combination with other dyes, for many staining methods. Together with Janus Green B, it is used to stain embryonal tissues and supravital staining of blood.