Term Name: fluorescein isothiocyanate
Synonyms: 3',6'-dihydroxy-4-isothiocyanato-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthen]-3-one, 3',6'-Dihydroxy-5(or 6)-isothiocyanatospiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthene)-3-one, FITC, fluorescein isothiocyanate, Fluoreszeinisothiocyanat
Definition: An oxaspiro compound that is an isothiocyanato derivative of fluorescein. It exists as two isomers, with the isothiocyanato group located at either the 5- or 6-position.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:37926]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: oxaspiro compound
has subtype: fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate fluorescein 6-isothiocyanate
has_functional_parent: fluorescein (lactone form)
has_role: antigen fluorescent dye fluorescent probe fluorochrome hapten