indoxyl

[ in-dok-sil ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a crystalline compound, C 8 H 7 NO, that is obtained by the hydrolysis of indican and is readily oxidized to furnish indigo.

indoxyl

/ ɪnˈdɒksɪl /

noun

1. See indican
   a yellow water-soluble crystalline compound occurring in woad as its glucoside and in urine as its ester. Formula: C 8 H 7 NO See also indican

Word History and Origins

Origin of indoxyl¹

First recorded in 1885–90; ind- + (hydr)oxyl

Word History and Origins

Origin of indoxyl¹

C19: from indigo + hydroxyl

Example Sentences

By far the most important of the conjugate sulphates and representative of the group is potassium indoxyl sulphate.

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Indol is absorbed and oxidized into indoxyl, which combines with potassium and sulphuric acid and is thus excreted.

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Potassium indoxyl sulphate, or indican, is derived from indol.

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