ACRIFLAVINE NEUTRAL

Properties of Acriflavine Neutral

Uses of Acriflavine Neutral 

Molecular Biology & Biochemistry

• Acriflavine Neutral is a useful reagent in biochemical research, especially in RNA molecule fluorescent labeling. It binds to nucleic acids, which makes it handy in genetic material, protein interactions, and cell structure studies. 
• Researchers also utilize it in bacteriology to examine antimicrobial resistance.

Medical & Pharmaceutical Uses

• In the past, Acriflavine was employed as a local antiseptic in the treatment of wounds and infections. It has also been applied to the treatment of sleeping sickness, which is a parasitic infection disease. Recent studies indicate that it has the potential to combat common cold viruses and drug-resistant bacteria by eliminating plasmids carrying antimicrobial resistance genes from Gram-positive bacteria. 
• Furthermore, Acriflavine is also undergoing evaluation as a prospective antimalarial medication, particularly in the treatment of quinine-resistant and current antiparasitic medication-resistant parasites.

Aquarium & Aquaculture Uses

• Acriflavine Neutral is very commonly applied in aquaculture and fishkeeping to cure fungal, bacterial, and protozoan infections of freshwater and saltwater aquarium fishes. It will cure diseases like Velvet (Oodinium), Ich, Fin Rot, Columnaris, Mouth Fungus, and external protozoal infections. 
• It is also utilized for disinfection of fish eggs, inhibiting fungal growth, and enhancing hatching success. Being a more safe alternative for Malachite Green, it is especially convenient for scale-less and delicate species of fish.

Industrial & Chemical Applications

• Aside from biology and medicine, Acriflavine Neutral finds industrial applications in solar energy, lithium batteries, display devices, and photoresist materials.
• It is also used in printing inks, toners, adhesives, detergents, packaging materials, rubber, cement, stainless steel coatings, leather, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

Acriflavine Neutral side effects

• Skin Irritation: Direct contact with the skin can lead to redness and irritation.
• Eye Irritation: If it accidentally gets into the eyes, it may cause significant irritation.
• Respiratory Irritation: It may lead to irritation if inhaled, especially in concentrated forms. 
• Environmental Toxicity: Acriflavine Neutral is environmentally hazardous and can be very toxic to aquatic life.
• Staining: Due to its dye properties, it can stain skin and surfaces.