Fluorescein

C₂₀H₁₂O₅

IUPAC: 3',6'-Dihydroxy-3H-spiro[isobenzofuran-1,9'-xanthen]-3-one

CAS: 2321-07-5

अवलोकन

Fluorescein is a synthetic fluorescent dye that glows bright green under UV light. It is used in ophthalmology, water tracing, and forensics.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 12 1.0080
Carbon C 20 12.0110
Oxygen O 5 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

H
3.6%
C
72.3%
O
24.1%

उपयोग

  • Ophthalmology (eye examination)
  • Water flow tracing
  • Forensic detection
  • Fluorescence microscopy

रोचक तथ्य

  • Used to trace water flow in rivers, caves, and sewage systems due to its intense fluorescence

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Non-toxic at standard doses

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)OC23C4=C(C=C(C=C4)O)OC5=C3C=CC(=C5)O

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
332.31 g/mol
घनत्व
1.6020 g/cm³
गलनांक
314.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
slightly soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
332.0685
XLogP
3.4
TPSA
76.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
25
Complexity
522.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fluorescein?
Fluorescein (C₂₀H₁₂O₅) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 3',6'-Dihydroxy-3H-spiro[isobenzofuran-1,9'-xanthen]-3-one.
What is the molecular weight of Fluorescein?
Fluorescein has a molar mass of 332.31 g/mol.
What state is Fluorescein at room temperature?
Fluorescein is a solid at room temperature.
Is Fluorescein organic or inorganic?
Fluorescein is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Fluorescein?
Fluorescein (C₂₀H₁₂O₅) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).