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Fluorescein Sodium

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Buy Fluorescein Sodium (CAS 518-47-8) from Zemixal: C20H10Na2O5, COA and SDS with every lot, worldwide shipping. Catalogue no. ZX-004237.

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Fluorescein Sodium chemical structure
CAS number518-47-8
FormulaC20H10Na2O5
Molar mass376.3 g/mol
Physical formPowder
InChIKeyNJDNXYGOVLYJHP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
IUPAC namedisodium;2-(3-oxido-6-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate

About Fluorescein Sodium

Researchers and plant chemists source Fluorescein Sodium from Zemixal for routine and specialised work. For your records (IP/BP/USP), the material is defined by CAS 518-47-8, formula C20H10Na2O5 and molar mass 376.3 g/mol. It is handled as a powder.

Typical applications

  • Pharmaceutical formulation
  • Generic drug development
  • Nutraceutical & excipient use
  • Diagnostic assays

Safe handling

It carries the GHS signal word Warning (H315 and H319), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation.

Standard pack sizes are 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Each lot travels with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.

Reference standards for Fluorescein

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Typical uses

  • Pharmaceutical formulation
  • Generic drug development
  • Nutraceutical & excipient use
  • Diagnostic assays

Applications

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Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of Fluorescein Sodium
Product nameFluorescein Sodium
Catalogue numberZX-004237
CAS number518-47-8
IUPAC namedisodium;2-(3-oxido-6-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate
Molecular formulaC20H10Na2O5
Molar mass376.3 g/mol
Exact mass376.0324
GradeIP/BP/USP
Physical formPowder
H-bond donors / acceptors0 / 5
Topological polar surface area89.5 Ų
InChIKeyNJDNXYGOVLYJHP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILESC1=CC=C(C(=C1)C2=C3C=CC(=O)C=C3OC4=C2C=CC(=C4)[O-])C(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
PubChem CID10608
SynonymsFluorescein disodium salt, Soluble fluorescein, Sodium fluorescein, Uranin, Uranine WSS, Resorcinol phthalein sodium, Uranine Yellow, Ak-Fluor, Fluorescein, soluble, Sodium fluoresceinate, Fluoresceinum natricum, D&C Yellow No. 8

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

GHS07 Irritant or harmful
Irritant or harmful

Signal word Warning

  • H315Causes skin irritation
  • H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of Fluorescein Sodium
1 kgQuoted on request
5 kgQuoted on request
25 kgQuoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about Fluorescein Sodium

Which CAS number identifies Fluorescein Sodium?
Fluorescein Sodium is registered under CAS 518-47-8. You may also see it listed as Fluorescein disodium salt, Soluble fluorescein, Sodium fluorescein. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-004237.
What are the formula and molar mass of Fluorescein Sodium?
For Fluorescein Sodium, its formula is C20H10Na2O5 and its molar mass is 376.3 g/mol. InChIKey NJDNXYGOVLYJHP-UHFFFAOYSA-L lets you match it in any structure database.
How is Fluorescein Sodium used in pharmaceutical QC?
Fluorescein Sodium is a characterised reference material linked to Fluorescein. Laboratories use it to identify and quantify this impurity during method development and validation, stability work, batch release testing and regulatory submissions.
What grade and pack sizes are available for Fluorescein Sodium?
This listing is IP/BP/USP grade. Standard packs are 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.
Which documents come with Fluorescein Sodium?
Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.
Can Zemixal ship Fluorescein Sodium to my country?
Yes. Because Fluorescein Sodium is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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