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2',7'-bis(carboxyethyl)-5(6)-carboxyfluorescein
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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.
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Tetraiodofluorescein
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2',7'-bis(carboxyethyl)-5(6)-carboxyfluorescein [ BCECF ]
85138-49-4 Spiro(isobenzofuran-
1(3H),9'-
(9H)xanthene)-
2',7'-
dipropanoic acid, ar-
carboxy-
3',6'-
dihydroxy-
3-
oxo-
, (2S-
(1(R*(R*)),2alpha,3abeta,7abeta))
*Fluoresceins
Pharma Action
Fluorescent Dyes
Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1984;81(23):7436