Ruthenium Red

Synonyms

Ammoniated Ruthenium Oxychloride

Oxychloride, Ammoniated Ruthenium

Red, Ruthenium

Ruthenium Oxychloride, Ammoniated

Ruthenium red

An inorganic dye used in microscopy for differential staining and as a diagnostic reagent. In research this compound is used to study changes in cytoplasmic concentrations of calcium. Ruthenium red inhibits calcium transport through membrane channels.