Phenolphthalein - Compound Summary (CID 4764)
Also known as: Euchessina, Phthalimetten, Chocolax, Espotabs, Laxogen, Phenolax, Purgophen, Koprol, Purga
Molecular Formula: C20H14O4   Molecular Weight: 318.32276   InChIKey: KJFMBFZCATUALV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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.   From: MeSH
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