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Hematoxylin
| Medical Definition: | A dye obtained from the heartwood of logwood (Haematoxylon campechianum Linn., Leguminosae) used as a stain in microscopy and in the manufacture of ink. | |
| Guide Notes: | a dye; D25-26 qualif | |
| Also Called: | Haematoxylon | |
| CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 517-28-2 |
| Previously Indexed: | Benzopyrans (1969-1974),Indenes (1973-1974) |
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