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Method for enhancement of chemiluminescence

US4927769A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 1987
Grant dateMay 22, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/802
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for enhancing the chemiluminescent signal of an acridinium ester in a chemiluminescent reaction which comprises oxidizing the acridinium ester in the presence of an enhancer selected from the group consisting of: (a) a cationic surfactant; (b) a nonionic surfactant; and (c) a sulfated primary alcohol.

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