(Chem.) An artificial, yellow, crystalline dye, C6H5N2.C6H3(NH2)2. Also, one of a group of dyestuffs resembling chrysoïdine proper.
chrysoidine
chrysoidine
[kri′sō·ə‚dēn] (organic chemistry) C6H5NNC6H3(NH2)2·HCl Large, black crystals or a red-brown powder that melts at 117°C; soluble in water and alcohol; used as an orange dye for silk and cotton.