Abstract: A method is for the detection of presence or absence, quantification, and identification of target microorganisms, such as bacteria, bacterial fragments (e.g., LPS, endotoxin), viruses, fungi as well as other pathogens by means of chemiluminescence. The method include providing a medium with one or more target analytes, target microorganisms or target metabolites, adding a dioxetane compound to the medium so that the dioxetane compound emits light, and detecting the emitted light.

Abstract: Dioxetane compounds represented by Formula I below, and methods of using the dioxetane compounds in the detection of presence or absence, quantification, and identification of microorganisms including bacteria, bacterial fragments (e.g., LPS, endotoxin), viruses, and fungi by means of chemiluminescence.

Abstract: Dioxetane compounds can be used in the detection of presence or absence, quantification and identification of microorganisms including bacteria, bacterial fragments (e.g., LPS, endotoxin), viruses, fungi as well as other pathogens by means of chemiluminescence and to corresponding methods. A method for the detection of a target analyte, a target microorganism or a target metabolite includes providing a medium including one or more target analytes, target microorganisms or target metabolites, adding a dioxetane compound to the medium so that the compound emits light, and detecting the emitted light.