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A8511

Sigma-Aldrich

Luminol

≥97% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

3-Aminophthalhydrazide, 5-Amino-2,3-dihydro-1,4-phthalazinedione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H7N3O2
CAS Number:
521-31-3
Molecular Weight:
177.16
Beilstein:
383929
EC Number:
208-309-4
MDL number:
MFCD00006890
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
PubChem Substance ID:
24891343
NACRES:
NA.83

Assay

≥97% (HPLC)

form

powder or chunks

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

solubility

DMSO: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy

SMILES string

Nc1cccc2C(=O)NNC(=O)c12

InChI

1S/C8H7N3O2/c9-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(13)11-10-7(4)12/h1-3H,9H2,(H,10,12)(H,11,13)

InChI key

HWYHZTIRURJOHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Luminol is a chemiluminescent compound, which belongs to the class of cyclic acyl hydrazides. It exhibits chemiluminescence, when oxidized by oxidizing agents. Luminol may be associated with nausea, vomiting and mucosa irritation in eyes and skin.

Application

Luminol has been used in chemiluminescence assay.

Features and Benefits

Used for chemiluminescence analysis of, for example, metal cations, blood, and glucococorticoids.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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