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.