The molecule is an organic chloride salt having 3-amino-7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium as the counterion. It is used in making azure eosin stains for blood smear staining. It has a role as a histological dye and a fluorochrome. It contains a 3-amino-7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium.
(7-aminophenothiazin-3-ylidene)-dimethylazanium;chloride