Description

Lucigenin (Bis-n-Methylacridinium Nitrate) is a high-purity, chemiluminescent compound widely used as a sensitive analytical reagent. Its core value lies in its ability to generate a strong, measurable light signal upon reaction with specific oxidants, making it an indispensable tool for detection and quantification. This product is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental monitoring, and life science sectors who require reliable and sensitive assay components.

Application

• Chemiluminescence Assays: Primary reagent for the detection and quantification of reactive oxygen species (ROS) like superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in high-throughput screening (HTS) to study oxidative stress, antioxidant activity, and enzymatic functions such as NADPH oxidase.
• Environmental Analysis: Employed in monitoring systems for detecting trace levels of pollutants or specific chemical agents that trigger a chemiluminescent response.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Serves as a key component in developing sensitive immunoassays and biosensors for various biomarkers.
• Biochemical Studies: Fundamental tool for investigating cellular redox processes, phagocytosis, and inflammatory responses in vitro.
• Material Science: Used in the development and testing of novel materials where light emission properties are analyzed.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lucigenin (Bis-n-Methylacridinium Nitrate)
CAS No.	22103-92-0
Molecular Formula	C28H22N4O6
Molecular Weight	510.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis-N-methylacridinium nitrate; N,N'-Dimethyl-9,9'-biacridinium dinitrate; Lucigenin; LUC; 10,10'-Dimethyl-9,9'-biacridinium dinitrate; Bis-N-methylacridinium dinitrate; 9,9'-Bis(N-methylacridinium) nitrate; L-6868
EINECS	244-750-8

Quality Control

Our Lucigenin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Assay (Nitrate Content)	97.0 - 103.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.