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What are the common alternatives for Congo red?

Posted July 11, 2024


Answer

Common alternatives for Congo red include: 

  • Sirius red F3B: The most common alternative to Congo red, Sirius red F3B is darker red in color and is preferred in some applications because its darker coloration is easier to see. 
  • Benzo Scarlet 4BNS: The color of Benzo Scarlet 4BNS is similar to that of Sirius red F3B. 
  • Sirius Scarlet GG: This dye has a slight yellow tone. 
Additional resources

Mycoremediation of congo red dye by filamentous fungi

Neurodegeneration & Amyloid Staining

Congo Red *UltraPure grade* *CAS 573-58-0*