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Method of preparing D-luciferin derivatives

US5374534A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 1993
Grant dateDec 20, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/60
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of preparing a 6-substituted D-luciferin ester suitable for use in the determination of pesticides by a bioluminescence method. The 6-substituted D-luciferin esters, such as 6-D-luciferin acetate, are prepared in a liquid solvent containing N-acetyl imidazole with D-luciferin and recovering as the reaction product 6-D-luciferin acetate.

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