Hematoxylin

Synonyms

Benz(b)indeno(1,2-d)pyran-3,4,6a,9,10(6H)-pentol, 7,11b-dihydro-, cis-(+)-

Haematoxylon

Hematoxiline

Hemotoxylin

Hydroxybrasilin

Hydroxybrazilin

A dye obtained from the heartwood of logwood (Haematoxylon campechianum Linn., Leguminosae) used as a stain in microscopy and in the manufacture of ink.