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Fluoresceins
Definition
: A family of spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one derivatives. These are used as dyes, as indicators for various metals, and as fluorescent labels in immunoassays.
Other names
Tetraiodofluorescein
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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Source
Drugs
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fluorexon [ calcein ]
structure
1461-15-0 2',7'-
bis((bis(carboxymethyl)amino)methyl)fluorescein
*Fluoresceins
Pharma Action
Fluorescent Dyes
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Indicators and Reagents
Biophys J 18(1):6;1977