calcein

English

Molecular structure of calcein

Etymology

Blend of calcium +‎ fluorescein

Noun

calcein (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) A fluorescent dye, with chemical formula C₃₀H₂₆N₂O₁₃; related to fluorescein; used in some contexts as a calcium indicator

Derived terms

• dihydrocalcein

Anagrams

• calcine, laccine