Luminol sodium salt

Luminol is a versatile chemical compound with chemiluminescent properties, used in various research fields such as biochemistry, protein & molecular biology research, forensic lab, and analytical chemistry. When reacts with an oxidizing agent, it emits blue glow, which is very useful in crime scene investigations for detecting trace amounts of blood due to the iron in hemoglobin oxidizing the reaction.

Luminol is also employed in biochemical assays and research settings to study oxidative stress and cellular processes. Researchers utilize Luminol in various experimental setups to visualize and quantify reactive oxygen species, providing insights into cellular health and disease mechanisms.

In biological applications luminol allows for the detection of proteins via western blot, copper, iron and cyanides. Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) catalyzes this reaction in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, making luminol excellent for highly sensitive ELISA assays.

Product Specifications
Luminol sodium salt:

CAS Number:                    20666-12-0

Molecular Formula:     C₈H₆N₃NaO₂

Molecular Weight:        199.14 g/mol

Synonyms: 3-Aminophthalhydrazide; 5-amino-2,3-dihydrophthalazine-1,4-dione

Storage/Handling:       Store at room temperature.

PubChem Chemical ID:   23712045