The molecule is a member of the class of xanthenes that is 3-imino-3H-xanthen-6-amine in which both nitrogens are carrying methyl substituents. The hydrochloride is the biological dye 'acridine red 3B'. It has a role as a histological dye. It is a xanthene dye, an imine, an aromatic amine and a secondary amino compound. It is a conjugate base of an acridine red 3B(1+).
N-methyl-6-methyliminoxanthen-3-amine