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MeSH Heading: Luminol
Tree Number(s): D03.383.710.350
Unique ID: D008165
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008165
Annotation: do not confuse with Luminal, a brand of PHENOBARBITAL
Scope Note: 5-Amino-2,3-dihydro-1,4-phthalazinedione. Substance that emits light on oxidation. It is used in chemical determinations.
Pharm Action: Indicators and Reagents
Luminescent Agents
Registry Numbers: 5EXP385Q4F
Related Numbers: 521-31-3
CAS Type 1 Name: 1,4-Phthalazinedione, 5-amino-2,3-dihydro-
Previous Indexing: Pyridazines (1968-1974)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under PYRIDAZINES 1975-90
History Note: 91(75); was see under PYRIDAZINES 1975-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/19
Revision Date: 2016/05/31

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