Isatin

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  • n. The indole derivative 1H-indole-2,3-dione, used in the synthesis of dyes.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. An orange-red crystalline substance, C8H5NO2, obtained by the oxidation of indigo blue. It is also produced from certain derivatives of benzoic acid, and is one important source of artificial indigo.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A compound (C8H5NO2) obtained by oxidizing indigo.
    • Word Usage
    "Isatis I. indigotica or I. tinctoria, also known as da qing ye in Traditional Chinese Medicine, contains indican and isatin B among other compounds and is known to have potent antibacterial properties against staphylococci, pneumococci, and meningococci, which means that it is useful for virtually all common bacterial infections."
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