BARRITT'S REAGENT A FOR VP TEST

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BARRITT'S REAGENT A FOR VP TEST Specification

Density
1 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Application
Used in microbiology as a reagent for the Voges-Proskauer test for detecting acetoin production by bacterial fermentation.

Structural Formula
Not provided (mixture)

Physical Form
Liquid

Purity
Not applicable (mixture of compounds)

Grade
Laboratory grade

Ph Level
Neutral to slightly alkaline (~7-8)

EINECS No
Not available (mixture of compounds)

Poisonous
Yes handle with care

Molecular Weight
Not provided (mixture)

Storage
Store in a cool dry place. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect from light.

Shelf Life
Typically 12-24 months when stored properly.

Molecular Formula
Not provided (mixture)

Usage
Laboratory use only (not for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes)

Solubility
Soluble in water

CAS No
Not available (mixture of compounds)

Properties
Chemical reagent for microbiological testing

Ingredients
Primarily alpha-naphthol in ethanol (Barritts A composition)

Appearance
Clear to slightly colored liquid

Shape
Not applicable (liquid form)

HS Code
38220090 (Harmonized System Code for laboratory reagents)

Smell
Characteristic chemical odor

About BARRITT'S REAGENT A FOR VP TEST

Barritts Reagent A for VP Test is a laboratory-grade chemical reagent used in microbiology for the Voges-Proskauer test to detect acetoin production by bacterial fermentation. The clear to slightly colored liquid has a characteristic chemical odor, and it is primarily composed of alpha-naphthol in ethanol. With a neutral to slightly alkaline pH level, this reagent is soluble in water and designed for chemical reagent testing in laboratory applications. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, this reagent has a shelf life of 12-24 months. Handle with care as it is classified as poisonous.