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fluorescein 5-maleimide
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Definition
: A family of spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one derivatives. These are used as dyes, as indicators for various metals, and as fluorescent labels in immunoassays.
Other names
Tetraiodofluorescein
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fluorescein 5-maleimide [ fluorescein maleimide,fluorescein-maleimide ]
75350-46-8 1H-
Pyrrole-
2,5-
dione, 1-
(3',6'-
dihydroxy-
3-
oxospiro(isobenzofuran-
1(3H),9'-
(9H)xanthen)-
5-
yl)
*Fluoresceins
Pharma Action
Fluorescent Dyes
Biochim Biophys Acta 1982;693(2):425