Chemical. CAS: 2315-97-1. Formula: C28H22N4O6. MW: 510.5. Synthetic. Chemiluminescent probe for the detection of peroxides in biological systems. Reagent used for the generation of chemiluminescence in the presence of a reductant and oxygen It is employed in numerous chemiluminescent assays. Lucigenin is specific for superoxide anion radical. - Chemiluminescent probe for the detection of peroxides in biological systems. Reagent used for the generation of chemiluminescence in the presence of a reductant and oxygen It is employed in numerous chemiluminescent assays. Lucigenin is specific for superoxide anion radical.