Alizarin Red S has been used for checking the calcium deposits in osteogenic culture, the quantitative analyses of calcification in aortic explants and mineral staining in osteoblast cultures.

FM1-43, a Fluorescent Dyes, is used to mark or label other compounds with fluorescent tags.

Solvent Green 7; Pyranine; D&C Green No. 8, HPTS, Pyranine Green, Pyranine hydrate; CAS NO.:6358-69-6.

Brilliant Blue G is a dye.

Methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain or dye and indicator.