Product Description: Rose Bengal (sodium) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Rose Bengal (sodium). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Rose Bengal sodium, a synthetic fluorescein derivative, and is a crimson-coloured dye with the principal component being 4,5,6,7-tetrachloro-2,4,5,7-tetraiodo fluorescein. Rose Bengal sodium has been widely used as an ophthalmic diagnostic agents, and can detect desiccated or damaged cells on the ocular surface. Rose Bengal sodium exhibits antiviral activities[1][2].
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References: [1]Doughty MJ, et, al. Fluorescence characteristics of sodium fluorescein-rose bengal ophthalmic solution mixtures. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2014 Oct; 37(5): 358-62./[2]Roat MI, et, al. The antiviral effects of rose bengal and fluorescein. Arch Ophthalmol. 1987 Oct; 105(10): 1415-7.
CAS Number: 632-69-9
Molecular Weight: N/A
Research Area: Others
Target: Influenza Virus
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