C28H18N2O2
414.5 g/mol
Dye & PigmentWarning
4,4'-Bis(2-benzoxazolyl)stilbene
CAS1533-45-5
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
optical brightener for fabrics and paper
4,4'-Bis(2-benzoxazolyl)stilbene is a fluorescent brightening agent that absorbs ultraviolet and violet light and re-emits blue light, creating a whitening effect. It is used to enhance the whiteness of fabrics and paper by compensating for yellowish tones.
optical brightener for fabricsoptical brightener for paper
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[4-[2-[4-(1,3-benzoxazol-2-yl)phenyl]ethenyl]phenyl]-1,3-benzoxazole
InChIKey
ORACIQIJMCYPHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)N=C(O2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)C=CC4=CC=C(C=C4)C5=NC6=CC=CC=C6O5
Synonyms (8)
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