Phenolphthalein

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.

Year introduced: 1999

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.389.657.625.555

MeSH Unique ID: D020113

Registry Number: 6QK969R2IF

Entry Terms:

• Ap-La-Day
• Modane
• Feen-A-Mint
• Laxatone
• Laxettes
• Thalinol
• Ex-Lax

Previous Indexing:

• Phenolphthaleins (1983-1998)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Indicators and Reagents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Cyclic
Hydrocarbons, Aromatic
Benzene Derivatives
Phenols
Phenolphthaleins
Phenolphthalein