Fluorescein

Fluorescein About

It is a phthalic indicator dye that appears yellow-green in normal tear film and bright green in a more alkaline medium such as the aqueous humor. The top priority of our organization is to achieve utmost customer satisfaction by offering Fluorescein. It is used therapeutically as a diagnostic aid in corneal injuries and corneal trauma. Primarily this drug is indicated in diagnostic fluorescein angiography or angioscopy of the fundus and of the iris vasculature. When heated to decomposition Fluorescein emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Features:

Product Name : Fluorescein
Chemical Names : Solvent Yellow 94; Resorcinolphthalein; Yellow fluorescein; 3,6-Fluorandiol; Fluoresceine; Hidacid fluorescein; Fluorescein sodium; Diofluor; Fluorecein; Diresorcinolphthalein; Fluorescite (TN)
Molecular Formula : C₂₀H₁₂O₅
Molecular Weight : 332.311 g/mol
IUPAC Name : 3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[2-benzofuran-3,9'-xanthene]-1-one
CAS Number : 2321-07-5
Form : Solid
Color : Orange-red, crystalline powder
Melting Point : 315 °C
Density : 1.602 g/mL
Solubility : Slightly soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether; very soluble in acetone; soluble in pyridine, methanol. Insoluble in benzene, chloroform, ether.
Decomposition : When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.