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Phenolphthalein
Medical Definition: | An acid-base indicator which is colorless in acid solution, but turns pink to red as the solution becomes alkaline. It is used medicinally as a cathartic. | |
Guide Notes: | PHENOLPHTHALEINS is also available | |
Also Called: | Modane | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 77-09-8 |
Previously Indexed: | Phenolphthaleins (1983-1998) |
Phenolphthalein Medical Definitions and Terms
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