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Hematoxylin MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Hematoxylin
Tree Number(s)
D03.383.663.283.600
D03.633.100.150.600
Unique ID
D006416
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006416
Scope Note
A dye obtained from the heartwood of logwood (Haematoxylon campechianum Linn., Leguminosae) used as a stain in microscopy and in the manufacture of ink.
Entry Term(s)
Haematoxylon
Hematoxiline
Hemotoxylin
Hydroxybrasilin
Hydroxybrazilin
Pharm Action
Coloring Agents
Registry Number
YKM8PY2Z55
Related Numbers
517-28-2
CAS Type 1 Name
Benz(b)indeno(1,2-d)pyran-3,4,6a,9,10(6H)-pentol, 7,11b-dihydro-, cis-(+)-
Previous Indexing
Benzopyrans (1969-1974)
Indenes (1973-1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under BENZOPYRANS 1975-90
History Note
91(75); was see under BENZOPYRANS 1975-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1974/11/19
Revision Date
2016/05/31
Hematoxylin Preferred
Haematoxylon Related
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