FLUORESCEIN SODIUM
Fluorescein sodium is a diagnostic dye used in ophthalmology to visualize corneal defects. Side effects include temporary discoloration and rare hypersensitivity. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Fluorescein sodium is a fluorescent tracer that absorbs blue light and emits green fluorescence, enabling vascular, ophthalmic and biochemical imaging.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in angiography, membranepermeability studies, pH detection and fluorescence microscopy.
Side Effects and Risks
Nausea, yellow skin discoloration and rare anaphylaxis.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C20H10Na2O5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 376.3 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 518-47-8 |
| Storage Condition | Store at 2 deg – 25 °C (36 deg – 77 °F). Do Not Freeze |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | Fluorescein disodium salt; Soluble fluorescein; Sodium fluorescein; Uranin; Uranine WSS |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | disodium;2-(3-oxido-6-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate |
| InChl Key | NJDNXYGOVLYJHP-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C20H12O5.2Na/c21-11-5-7-15-17(9-11)25-18-10-12(22)6-8-16(18)19(15)13-3-1-2-4-14(13)20(23)24;;/h1-10,21H,(H,23,24);;/q;2*+1/p-2 |
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