Quirks of dye nomenclature. 1. Evans blue

Abstract

The history, origin, identity, chemistry and use of Evans blue dye are described along with the first application to staining by Herbert McLean Evans in 1914. In the 1930s, the dye was marketed under the name, Evans blue dye, which was profoundly more acceptable than the ponderous chemical name.

Key words::

• azo dye
• blood volume
• Evans blue

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