Brief: Discover the fascinating luminous principle of Luminol (CAS 521-31-3), a white powder that emits light when oxidized under alkaline conditions. Learn how this reagent is used to detect peroxides, heavy metals, and peroxidases in various applications.
Related Product Features:
Luminol emits light when oxidized by peroxides under alkaline conditions.
Requires catalysts like multivalent metal ions or peroxidases for redox reactions.
Commonly used to detect peroxides, heavy metals, and peroxidases.
High sensitivity in chemiluminescence analysis of metal ions.
Boiling point of 1621.9℃ and melting point of 329-332℃.
Appears as a light yellow powder with a molecular weight of 177.16.
Water solubility is less than 0.1 g/100 mL at 19℃.
Used in indirect determination of inorganic or organic compounds via coupling reactions.
FAQS:
What is the luminous principle of Luminol?
Luminol emits light when oxidized by peroxides under alkaline conditions, often catalyzed by metal ions or peroxidases, producing excited 3-aminophthalic acid that releases energy as photons.
What are the common applications of Luminol?
Luminol is used to detect peroxides, heavy metals, and peroxidases, and in chemiluminescence analysis for high-sensitivity detection of metal ions and organic compounds.
What are the physical properties of Luminol?
Luminol is a light yellow powder with a boiling point of 1621.9℃, melting point of 329-332℃, and water solubility of less than 0.1 g/100 mL at 19℃.