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xanthene Chem.|ˈzænθiːn| Also -en. [f. xantho- + -ene.] A tricyclic crystalline compound, O(C6H4)2CH2, derivatives of which are used as brilliant, often fluorescent, dyes. Usu. attrib.
1898Jrnl. Chem. Soc. LXXIV. i. 643 Xanthen gives a dichloro-derivative, C13H8Cl2O. 1902Chem. News 17 Jan. 36/1 The mono-halogenated derivatives of the xanthene series possess basic properties. 1947L. S. Pratt Chem. & Physics Org. Pigments viii. 189 The rhodamines are representative of the basic-type xanthene colors, and the fluoresceins, eosins, phloxins, erythrosins, and rose bengals are representative of the acid type. 1959[see euxanthic a.]. 1971R. L. M. Allen Colour Chem. viii. 120 Xanthene dyes containing salicylic acid or other metallisable structures are manufactured as mordant dyes. |