Highlighter

For the cosmetic product, see Highlighter (cosmetics).

A highlighter, also called a fluorescent pen, is a type of writing device used to bring attention to sections of text by marking them with a vivid, translucent colour.[1] A typical highlighter is fluorescent yellow, with the color coming from pyranine.[2] Different compounds, such as rhodamines (Rhodamine 6GD, Rhodamine B) are used for other colours.[3]

  1. ^ WO 2005042654, Schmid, "Ink compositions for use in highlighter markers and associated methods", published 12 May 2005 
  2. ^ "The Chemistry of Highlighter Colours(mostly fluracent green)". Compound Interest. 2015-01-22. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  3. ^ Brunning, Andy (2015-01-22). "The Chemistry of Highlighter Colours" (PNG). Compound Interest. Retrieved 2016-04-18.