Coumarin 445

Agent Name
Coumarin 445
CAS Number
28821-18-3
Formula
C12-H13-N-O2
Major Category
Dyes
Coumarin 445 formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 7-(ethylamino)-4-methyl-; 7-(Ethylamino)-4-methyl-2-benzopyrone; 7-(Ethylamino)-4-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Coumarin Dyes
Sources/Uses
Coumarins are used as fluorescent dyes and also as laser dyes. Fluorescent dyes not only absorb light; they also emit light to produce very bright colors. They are used to dye textile fibers, plastics, inks, and to make pigments for paints and lacquers. [Ullmann: Laser Dyes; Fluorescent Dyes; Disperse Dyes]
Comments
The 3 laser dyes tested for skin sensitization were found to be negative. [Reference #1] See "Coumarin."
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