BARRITT'S REAGENT A FOR VP TEST

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BARRITT'S REAGENT A FOR VP TEST Specification

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

Poisonous
Yes handle with care

Physical Form
Liquid

HS Code
38220090 (Harmonized System Code for laboratory reagents)

Shape
Not applicable (liquid form)

Appearance
Clear to slightly colored liquid

EINECS No
Not available (mixture of compounds)

Solubility
Soluble in water

Purity
Not applicable (mixture of compounds)

Shelf Life
Typically 12-24 months when stored properly.

Smell
Characteristic chemical odor

Molecular Weight
Not provided (mixture)

Molecular Formula
Not provided (mixture)

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

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

Density
1 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

CAS No
Not available (mixture of compounds)

Properties
Chemical reagent for microbiological testing

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

Structural Formula
Not provided (mixture)

Grade
Laboratory grade

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

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.