isatin

isa·tin

a reddish-orange, crystalline compound, CHNO, produced by the oxidation of indigo and used in making dyes

Origin of isatin

from Classical Latin isatis, variety of herb ( from Classical Greek isatis, woad) + -in

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Noun

(plural isatins)

(organic chemistry) The indole derivative 1H-indole-2,3-dione, used in the synthesis of dyes.

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It can be readily recognized by the blue colour produced when a trace of thiophen is added to isatin dissolved in concentrated sulphuric acid (the indophenin reaction).

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