sodium fluorescein
benzoic acid, 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)-, sodium salt (1:2)
Identification
| Name | sodium fluorescein |
| CAS Number | 518-47-8 |
| EINECS | 208-253-0 |
| FDA UNII | 93X55PE38X |
| Molecular Formula | C20 H10 Na2 O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 376.27523856 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00167039 |
| Nikkaji Number | J79.264K |
| Beilstein | 3833041 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | orange-red to dark red powder (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 662.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 477.00 °F. TCC ( 247.10 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.395 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1247 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | cosmetic colorants |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intravenous-dog LD50 1000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | coloring agents (for surface only) |
| Recommendation for sodium fluorescein usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for sodium fluorescein flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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