Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC)

Name: Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008827

About Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC)

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Fluorescamine, an ester registered under CAS number 38183-12-9 at a purity of 98%. Its molecular formula is C17H10O4 and its molecular weight is 278.26 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 4'-phenylspiro[2-benzofuran-3,2'-furan]-1,3'-dione. Alternative names: Fluorescamine, >=98.0%.

It is supplied as white to yellow to orange powder or crystals. Reported physical data include a melting point of 155-159 °C. Keep the material at room temperature in a dry place and protect it from moisture. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for analytical determinations, biological staining, protein and peptide research and optics and photonics. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and electronics and semiconductors.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Fluorescamine in 100 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical determinations
Biological staining
Protein & peptide research
Optics & photonics

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC)
Catalogue No.	VQ-008827
CAS Number	38183-12-9
IUPAC name	4'-phenylspiro[2-benzofuran-3,2'-furan]-1,3'-dione
Molecular formula	C₁₇H₁₀O₄
Molecular weight	278.26 g/mol
Exact mass	278.0579
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29242990
InChIKey	ZFKJVJIDPQDDFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=COC3(C2=O)C4=CC=CC=C4C(=O)O3
PubChem CID	37927

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to yellow to orange powder or crystals
Melting point	155-159 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	52.6 Å²
Storage	Room temperature
Synonyms	4-Phenylspiro-[furan-2(3H),1-phthalan]-3,3′-dione, Spiro[furan-2(3H),1'(3'H)-isobenzofuran]-3,3'-dione, 4-phenyl-, Spiro(furan-2(3H),1'(3'H)-isobenzofuran)-3,3'-dione, 4-phenyl-, 4-Phenylspiro[furan-2(3H),1-phthalan]-3,3'-dione, 4-phenyl-3H,3'H-spiro[furan-2,1'-isobenzofuran]-3,3'-dione, 4'-phenyl-3H,3'H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,2'-furan]-3,3'-dione, 4'-phenylspiro[2-benzofuran-3,2'-furan]-1,3'-dion, 4-Phenylspiro[furan-2(3H),1'-phthalan]-3,3'-dione, 4-Phenylspiro(furan-2(3H),1'(3'H)-isobenzofuran)-3,3'-dione, 4-Phenylspiro[furan-2(3H)-1'-(3'-H)-Isobenzofuran]-3,3'-dione, Fluorescamine, >=98.0%, 4-Phenylspiro-[furan-2(3H),1-phthalan]-3,3?-dione

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P337 + P317, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 38183-12-9

AR

Fluorescamine, AR

CAS: 38183-12-9
Formula: C₁₇H₁₀O₄
MW: 278.26 g/mol

VQ-046857

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC)?

The CAS Registry Number of Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC) is 38183-12-9. It is also known as 4-Phenylspiro-[furan-2(3H),1-phthalan]-3,3′-dione, Spiro[furan-2(3H),1'(3'H)-isobenzofuran]-3,3'-dione, 4-phenyl-, Spiro(furan-2(3H),1'(3'H)-isobenzofuran)-3,3'-dione, 4-phenyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC)?

Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC) has the molecular formula C17H10O4 and a molecular weight of 278.26 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4'-phenylspiro[2-benzofuran-3,2'-furan]-1,3'-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC) can I order?

We supply Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC) in (98%) grade, in 100 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC)?

Yes. Every lot of Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC) is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC) be shipped internationally?

Yes. Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC) is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.

How should Fluorescamine, ≥98% (TLC) be stored?

Room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed and refer to the SDS for full handling guidance.