Chemicals and Drugs

Fluoresceins

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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Abstract

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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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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  1. D02w.455w.426w.779w.347
  2. D03w.633.300.953.275
  3. D04w.711w.347

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fluoresceins. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005452. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005452
  2. Fluoresceins. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76525387