1. A synthetic organic dye compound derived from aniline, used in microscopy, histology, and textile dyeing; a red or magenta-colored triphenylmethane dye.
Usage: technical; chemistry; biology

Examples

• Pararosaniline is commonly used as a stain in histological preparations to visualize tissue structures.
• The laboratory technician applied pararosaniline to the microscope slide to highlight bacterial cells.
• Pararosaniline dyes are valued in textile manufacturing for producing vibrant red and magenta fabrics.
• Under the microscope, the pararosaniline-stained sample displayed distinct cellular boundaries.
• The chemical structure of pararosaniline makes it effective for both biological and industrial applications.