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C18H14N2O2
290.3 g/mol
Dye & Pigment

Benzoxazole, 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis[5-methyl-

CAS12224-12-3EC602-366-2
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Fluorescent brightener

This fluorescent brightener is a benzoxazole derivative used to enhance the whiteness and brightness of materials. It functions by absorbing ultraviolet light and re-emitting it as visible blue light, a common application in textiles and plastics.

Fluorescent brightener for textilesFluorescent brightener for plastics

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Identifiers
IUPAC Name

5-methyl-2-[(E)-2-(5-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-2-yl)ethenyl]-1,3-benzoxazole

InChIKey

VKRZNAWSCAUDRQ-BQYQJAHWSA-N

SMILES

CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)OC(=N2)/C=C/C3=NC4=C(O3)C=CC(=C4)C

Synonyms (26)
  • SK (fluorescent brightener)