Singlet Oxygen
| Definition: |
An excited state of molecular oxygen generated photochemically or chemically. Singlet oxygen reacts with a variety of biological molecules such as NUCLEIC ACIDS, PROTEINS, and LIPIDS causing oxidative damages. |
| CAS Number: |
17778-80-2 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Oxygen (1967-2001) |
Singlet Oxygen Definitions and Terms
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