| Identification | |
| Name: | Fluorescein (Solvent Yellow 94) 518-45-6 |
| Synonyms: | 2321-07-5;Fluorescein (Solvent Yellow 94) 518-45-6 |
| CAS: | 126605-73-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | C20H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight: | 0 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/C20H12O5/c21-11-5-7-15-17(9-11)24-18-10-12(22)6-8-16(18)20(15)14-4-2-1-3-13(14)19(23)25-20/h1-10,21-22H |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Melting Point: | 315 deg C (decomposes) |
| Solubility: | Slightly soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether; very soluble in acetone; soluble in pyridine, methanol Insoluble in benzene, chloroform, ether. Soluble in hot alcohol or glacial acetic acid; also soluble in alkali hydroxides or carbonates with a bright green fluorescence appearing red by transmitted light. In water, 0.05 g/L at 20 deg C |
| Color: | Red, orthorhombic prisms Yellowish-red to red powder Orange-red, crystalline powder |
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