Xanthene
Agent Name
Xanthene
CAS Number
92-83-1
Formula
C13-H10-O
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
9H-Xanthene; 10H-9-Oxaanthracene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fungicides
Description
White or light yellow solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fungicide and in organic synthesis; Derivative dyes include fluorescein, eosins, and rhodamines; [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation and skin sensitization; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] PubMed search for (92-83-1[EC/RN Number]) AND (allergic or sensitizer or sensitization or dermatitis): no results; [PubMed]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000847 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: