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An efficient preparative method for separating 5- and 6-carboxyfluorescein is presented. 6-Carboxyfluorescein dipivalate is isolated as its diisopropylamine salt, which can be converted to the free acid or used directly in coupling reactions. The 5-isomer is isolated from the acidified mother liquor. Isomerically pure carboxyfluoresceins are prepared by hydrolysis of the corresponding dipivalates.
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