xanthenen.
/ˈzanθiːn/ Chemistry.
A tricyclic crystalline compound, O(C6H4)2CH2, derivatives of which are used as brilliant, often fluorescent, dyes. Usually attributive.
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1898 Jrnl. Chem. Soc. 74 i. 643 Xanthen gives a dichloro-derivative, C13H8Cl2O.
1902 Chem. News 17 Jan. 36/1 The mono-halogenated derivatives of the xanthene series possess basic properties.
1947 L. S. Pratt Chem. & Physics Org. Pigments viii. 189 The rhodamines are representative of the basic-type xanthene colors, and the fluoresceins, eosins, phloxins, erythrosins, and rose bengals are representative of the acid type.
1959 E. H. Rodd Chem. Carbon Compounds IV. viii. 966 Xanthen derivatives have long been known and include euxanthic acid and the related euxanthone.
1971 R. L. M. Allen Colour Chem. viii. 120 Xanthene dyes containing salicylic acid or other metallisable structures are manufactured as mordant dyes.
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