DESCRIPTION
Luminol powder's chemical formula is C8H7N3O2, and it is an essential component to any crime scene or chemiluminescence investigation. This 1 gram quantity is plenty to make a luminol solution for forensic blood detection experiments, or to explore chemiluminescence using a small number of additional chemicals.
To see luminol shine, mix it with dilute sodium hydroxide, and add 3% hydrogen peroxide and a catalyst (like potassium ferricyanide). When used for blood detection, the iron in the hemoglobin replaces the potassium ferricyanide catalyst - resulting in a glowing reaction.
| Formula | C8H7N3O2 |
| Formula Weight | 177.16 |
| Grade | Lab |
| Form | Powder |
| CAS # | 521-31-3 |
| DOT Classification | Non-Regulated |
| Storage Code | Green |
| Common Use | Luminol blood detection experiment |
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- CH-LUMINOL
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