Product Description

ProductFluorescein
CAS2321-07-5
FormulaC20H12O5
Synonym11712yellow, 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3h-xanthen-9-yl)-benzoicaci, 3,6-dihydroxyspiro(xanthene-9,3โ€™-phthalide), 3,6-fluorandiol, 3โ€™,4โ€™-dehydroxyfluoran, 3โ€™,6โ€™-dihydroxy-fluora, 3โ€™,6โ€™-dihydroxyfluoran, 3โ€™,6โ€™-dihydroxyspiro(isobenzofuran-1(3h),9โ€™(9h)-xanthen)-3-one, D&C Yellow No. 7, Acid yellow 73, CI 453501, 3,6-Dihydroxyspiro [isobenzofuran-1(3H),9-[9H] xanthen]-3-one, Fluorescein, Solvent yellow 94

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight332.31
EINECS219-031-8
SMILESc1ccc2c(c1)C(=O)OC23c4ccc(cc4Oc5c3ccc(c5)O)O
log P (octanol-water)3.350
Melting Point315 dec ° C
Atmospheric OH Rate Constant2.00E-10 cm3/molecule-sec
Storage Temperature-20°C
Melting Point320 °C
StabilityStable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage Temperature-20°C
Colour Index45350
Merck14,4159
Water solubilityinsoluble
BRN Number94324
NotesFluorescein uses and applications include: Colorant in external cosmetics, pharmaceuticals
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionIntermediates
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical
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