CARBOL XYLENE For Microscopy

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MOQ : 1 Kilograms

CARBOL XYLENE For Microscopy Specification

Application
Used in microscopy as a clearing agent for tissue samples and in histology and cytology

Usage
Primarily for laboratory use in microscopy preparations

Smell
Aromatic sweet odor

Storage
Store in a cool dry well-ventilated area in tightly closed containers away from heat or open flames

CAS No
1330-20-7

Properties
Volatile flammable and aromatic hydrocarbon

Appearance
Colorless clear liquid

Shape
Not applicable (liquid form)

Solubility
Insoluble in water; miscible in organic solvents like ethanol and ether

Physical Form
Liquid

Molecular Weight
106.17 g/mol

Purity
Typically 99%

Ingredients
Primarily composed of xylene (isomers ortho- meta- and para-) and carbolic acid

Density
0.86 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Molecular Formula
C8H10

Melting Point
-47.4C to -25.2C

EINECS No
215-535-7

Structural Formula
C6H4(CH3)2

HS Code
2902.43.00

Refractive Rate
1.497

Shelf Life
Typically 1 year when stored under appropriate conditions

Poisonous
YES

Grade
Laboratory grade

About CARBOL XYLENE For Microscopy

CARBOL XYLENE For Microscopy is a laboratory-grade clearing agent primarily used in microscopy for tissue sample preparation. It is a colorless, clear liquid with an aromatic sweet odor, composed of xylene (isomers ortho-, meta-, and para-) and carbolic acid. This highly pure product, with a purity of typically 99%, is volatile, flammable, and an aromatic hydrocarbon, stored in tightly closed containers in a well-ventilated area. With a molecular weight of 106.17 g/mol and a density of 0.86 g/cm3, it exhibits properties suitable for histology and cytology applications due to its miscibility in organic solvents. CARBOL XYLENE is insoluble in water, showcases a refractive rate of 1.497, and has a shelf life of approximately 1 year under appropriate storage conditions.