OBO ID: CHEBI:87028
Term Name: litmus Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • Lackmus
  • Tornasol
  • Tournesol
Definition: A water soluble mixture of different dyes extracted from various species of lichens particularly Variolaria, Lecanora and Rocella. Consists chiefly of azolitmin and erythrolitmin combined with alkalis. Used as an acid-base indicator pH 4.5 red, 8.3 blue.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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