An arenesulfonic acid that is 3-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonic acid carrying a {2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]phenyl}diazenyl group at position 4. The tetrasodium salt is the biological stain 'Ponceau S'.
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A dye used in microscopic or electron microscopic examination of cells and tissues to give contrast and to highlight particular features of interest, such as nuclei and cytoplasm.