Lipids!
The Sudan IV test changes color when it is added to a sample containing lipids. If lipids are present, the Sudan IV dye will dissolve in the lipids and the solution will turn red. This occurs due to the affinity between the Sudan IV dye and the lipid molecules.
Sudan IV dye is a fat-soluble dye that binds to lipids in a solution. When lipids are added to Sudan IV dye, the dye molecules bind to the lipids and cause them to appear redish brown in color. This is a characteristic reaction that helps to identify the presence of lipids in a substance.
Dye and nitric acid are different. A dye is a colored substance that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is being applied. The dye is generally applied in an aqueous solution, and requires a mordant to improve the fastness of the dye on the fiber.
The reagent used for testing fats in a solution is called Sudan III or Sudan IV. It is a dye that stains the fats red, allowing for their easy visual identification.
Sudan IV is a lipid-soluble dye that binds to the lipid molecules, creating a red-orange color. By adding Sudan IV to a solution suspected to contain lipids, the dye will selectively bind to lipids present, producing a visible color change that indicates the presence of lipids.
Sudan III: To make 100 ml of Sudan IV staining solution: warm 73.5 ml of 95% ethyl alcohol [C2H5OH] in a warm water bath (hot tap water will do). Add 0.5 grams of Sudan (III) and stir. Add 75-80 degrees Celsius distilled water to just below the 100 ml mark; stir. Cool to room temperature; dilute to 100 ml with distilled water; stir then filter. (Use: biological stain)
Sudan dye stains lipids or fats. It is commonly used in laboratory settings to help visualize and detect the presence of lipids in cells or tissues.
Red and Yellow dye.
Sudan IV is a reddish-orange dye that is commonly used in lipid staining techniques.
Sudan IV is a diazo dye for staining lipids, lipoproteins, and triglycerides. It is used in Sudan staining, wherein it attaches to the fats chemically.
Both lipids and Sudan IV dye are nonpolar molecules, which allows them to mix together. Nonpolar substances are attracted to each other due to their similar molecular structures, making it easier for them to form a mixture.
Malachite green is a basic dye. It is often used in biology and microbiology as a stain to visualize microscopic organisms due to its high affinity for binding to cell structures.