Rose bengal lactone, 1 g

Rose Bengal Lactone is used across pharmaceutical, biochemical, and research settings. It is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C20H16N2O6S and a molecular weight of 416.37 g/mol. This compound belongs to the xanthene dye family, specifically the Rose Bengal subclass. The product is offered in a pure form, with a specified purity of 99%. It comes in a pack size of 1 gram. Rose Bengal Lactone is known for its strong absorption in the visible light spectrum, particularly in the red region, making it useful for various analytical techniques such as spectrophotometry and fluorescence microscopy. Additionally, it serves as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy and can be employed in the detection of certain enzymes due to its ability to bind with them.

• CAS Number: 4159-77-7