Neocuproine
Agent Name
Neocuproine
CAS Number
484-11-7
Formula
C14-H12-N2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,9-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline; 2,9-Dimethylphenanthroline; Neocuproin; 1,10-Phenanthroline, 2,9-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2,9-Dimethyl-o-phenanthroline; [Merck Index]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Beige crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent in assays (blood glucose and spectrophotometric determination of copper); [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
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