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What happens when rhodamine B is in the presence of acid?

Posted September 30, 2021

Rhodamines and Rhodamine Derivatives Chemical Reagents Dyes by Functional Groups

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Rhodamine B is a widely used stable fluorescent dye. By itself, it is colorless and has no detectable fluorescence. In the presence of acid, Rhodamine B transforms from its colorless form to a brightly colored, strong fluorescent dye.

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