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INDICAN
Etymology
Noun
indican (usually uncountable, plural indicans)
(organic compound) A glucoside obtained from woad and other plants, the source of natural indigo.
(organic compound) An indigo-forming substance found in urine and other animal fluids, and convertible into red and blue indigo (urrhodin and uroglaucin); an indoxyl sulphate of potash.
Synonyms
• (indigo-forming substance found in urine): uroxanthin
Source: Wiktionary
In"di*can, n. Etym: [See Indigo.]
1. (Chem.)
Definition: A glucoside obtained from woad (indigo plant) and other plants, as a yellow or light brown sirup. It has a nauseous bitter taste, a decomposes or drying. By the action of acids, ferments, etc., it breaks down into sugar and indigo. It is the source of natural indigo.
2. (Physiol. Chem.)
Definition: An indigo-forming substance, found in urine, and other animal fluids, and convertible into red and blue indigo (urrhodin and uroglaucin). Chemically, it is indoxyl sulphate of potash, C8H6NSO4K, and is derived from the indol formed in the alimentary canal. Called also uroxanthin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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