Xanthene dyes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012733",
  "term": "Xanthene dyes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of organic dyes characterized by a xanthene ring system, which consists of a tricyclic structure with an oxygen atom bridging two benzene rings. These compounds are known for their intense fluorescence and strong absorption in the visible light spectrum. Examples include fluorescein and rhodamine B, widely used as biological stains and laser dyes.",
  "synonyms": [
    "fluoresceins"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "nucleus",
    "phthaleins",
    "rhodamine dyes"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1374 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/xanthene-dyes/"
}