Description
Fluorescein Sodium is a synthetic organic compound that is a common fluochrome dye. It is obtained from the condensation of phthalic anhydride with resorcinol on h1-EAting. It is used in dying silk and wool, ink manufacturing, in coloring cosmetics, and in coloring gasoline and as a toner. It is widely used as a fluorescent tracer for many applications. It app1-EArs as a yellowish (yellowish-red) to red solid crystalline powder that is soluble in acetone, methanol, hot alcohol, glacial acetic acid, alkali hydroxides, carbonates and water. Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or res1-EArch purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.