Fluorescein

C₂₀H₁₂O₅

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

CAS: 2321-07-5

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 12 1.0080
Carbon C 20 12.0110
Oxygen O 5 15.9990

원소 구성

H
3.6%
C
72.3%
O
24.1%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ 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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
332.31 g/mol
밀도
1.6020 g/cm³
녹는점
314.0 °C
용해도
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).