Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to 5-Carboxy Rhodamine-6G (CAS: 180144-69-8) in synthesis?
Answer
5-Carboxy Rhodamine-6G (CAS: 180144-69-8) can be synthesized as an alternative to other fluorescent dyes such as Rhodamine B or Texas Red. Common alternative reagents include succinic anhydride for carboxylation. Other substituted derivatives like 5-(4-Carboxyphenyl)Rhodamine-6G can also serve as effective alternatives, depending on the specific application.
About
CAS No
180144-69-8
English Name
5-Carboxy Rhodamine-6G
Molecular Formula
C27H27ClN2O5
Molecular Weight
494.97 g/mol
SMILES
CCNC1=CC2=C(C=C1C)C(=C3C=C(C(=[NH+]CC)C=C3O2)C)C4=C(C=C(C=C4)C(=O)O)C(=O)O.[Cl-]
InChIKey
VSYBZFNXXNHSAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-15 00:11
