Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
518-47-8
Standard:
ChP,USP,BP,ChP,
Sodium Fluorescein is a synthetic xanthene dye widely used in medical diagnostics and industrial tracing. Produced via condensation of resorcinol with phthalic anhydride, its molecular formula is C₂₀H₁₀Na₂O₅ (CAS: 518-47-8).
Requires strict storage in cool, dry conditions away from light. Clinical use mandates monitoring for hypersensitivity reactions; contraindicated in patients with known iodine or dye allergies.