Fluorescein: alternatives and connections

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Fluorescein

A yellowish red, crystalline substance, C20H12O5, produced by heating together phthalic anhydride and resorcin; -- so called, from the very brilliant yellowish green fluorescence of its alkaline solutions. It has acid properties, and its salts of the alkalies are known to the trade under the name of uranin.

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Dye 76% connected

To stain; to color; to give a new and permanent color to, as by the application of dyestuffs.

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A material used for dyeing.

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Eosin 76% connected

A yellow or brownish red dyestuff obtained by the action of bromine on fluorescein, and named from the fine rose-red which it imparts to silk. It is…

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