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62650
Lugol solution
suitable for microscopy
Synonym(s):
Iodine/Potassium iodide solution
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technique(s)
microbe id | staining: suitable
Quality Level
density
1.007 g/mL at 20 °C
suitability
suitable for microscopy
protozoa
antibiotic activity spectrum
Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria
SMILES string
[K+].[I-].II
InChI
1S/I2.HI.K/c1-2;;/h;1H;/q;;+1/p-1
InChI key
XUEKKCJEQVGHQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
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This Item | 32922 | L6146 | 1.09261 |
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| grade for microscopy (Bact., Bot.) | grade - | grade - | grade - |
| technique(s) microbe id | staining: suitable | technique(s) - | technique(s) - | technique(s) microbe id | staining: suitable |
| suitability protozoa | suitability - | suitability - | suitability - |
| density 1.007 g/mL at 20 °C | density 1.006 g/cm3 at 20 °C | density - | density 1.01 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| Quality Level 200 | Quality Level 200 | Quality Level 200 | Quality Level 400 |
| antibiotic activity spectrum Gram-negative bacteria | antibiotic activity spectrum - | antibiotic activity spectrum - | antibiotic activity spectrum - |
General description
Lugol iodine solution is an effective preservative for the marine bacteria.[1]
Lugol solution is a disinfectant, which is used to detect starch in organic compounds. It is used in dental procedures, diagnosis of cervical cell alterations and Schiller´s test.[2] Lugol solution is used in panendoscopic examination of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.[3] It is used as a mordant in Gram staining.[4]
Storage Class
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
wgk_germany
WGK 2
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
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Cryo-focused ion beam sample preparation for imaging vitreous cells by cryo-electron tomography
Schaffer M, et al.
Bio-protocol, 5.17, e1575-e1575 (2015)
Evaluation of the presence of arabinogalactan proteins and pectins during Quercus suber male gametogenesis
Costa M, et al.
Annals of Botany, 115(1), 81-92 (2014)
The Chemical Mechanism of Bacterial Behavior: I. Behavior Toward Dyes-Factors Controlling the Gram Reaction 1
Stearn EW and Stearn AE
Journal of Bacteriology, 9(5), 463-463 (1924)
A J Pomroy
Applied and environmental microbiology, 47(5), 1191-1192 (1984-05-01)
Lugol iodine solution was compared with glutaraldehyde as a preservative for marine bacteria. Direct counts with the fluorochrome 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole show no significant difference between the preservatives, but the use of Lugol solution has several advantages over glutaraldehyde, especially in the
Yeşim Erbil et al.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 92(6), 2182-2189 (2007-03-29)
Although some endocrine surgeons administer Lugol solution to decrease thyroid gland vascularity, there is still not an agreement on its effectiveness. The aims of this clinical trial are to evaluate thyroid blood flow and microvessel density in patients with Graves'
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Is this product (62650) acidic Lugol's solution, meaning does this product contain acid?
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This product does not contain acid. Modification with acetic acid will have to be done by the user.
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Can Lugol Solution (62650) be used as a contrast-enhancing agent?
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Lugol Solution (62650) is commonly associated with use in various Gram Stain Procedures. It can also be used for identifying parasites in feces or other biological specimens. Additionally, it is sometimes used for the detection of cervical cancer, but more concentrated solutions are typically used for this purpose.
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What are the concentrations of iodine and potassium iodide in the liter of Lugol solution (product 62650)?
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The concentrations of iodine and potassium iodide in the liter of Lugol solution (product 62650) fall within the range of 0.33% - 0.37% for iodine and 0.67% - 0.71% for potassium iodide. The exact composition of each lot is considered proprietary.
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Does this lugol's solution contain 0.35% iodine or 35% iodine?
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This Lugol's solution contains 0.35% iodine.
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What is the concentration? Is it a ready-to-use solution?
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This product is formulated to contain approximately 0.35% Iodine and 0.70% Potassium Iodide. Product L6146, a similar Lugol solution, is a bit higher at 0.37% Iodine and 0.74% Potassium Iodide,
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