Gorden & Mcleod's Reagent (oxidase reagent)

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Gorden & Mcleod's Reagent (oxidase reagent) Specification

Application
Microbiological analysis oxidase test for identifying aerobic bacteria

HS Code
38220090

Purity
>99%

Solubility
Soluble in water

Grade
Laboratory Grade

EINECS No
209-035-8

Physical Form
Powder or crystalline form

Ph Level
7.0 - 8.0

Melting Point
190-193C

Refractive Rate
Not Applicable

Usage
Used in biochemical labs for oxidase testing in microorganisms

Ingredients
Sodium dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine sulfonate

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from light

Shape
Granules or fine powder

Smell
Pungent

Shelf Life
2 years from manufacturing date

Poisonous
YES

Structural Formula
C14H14N3NaO2S (sodium dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine sulfonate)

Density
1.35 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Taste
Bitter

Molecular Formula
C14H14N3NaO2S

Molecular Weight
327.34 g/mol

Appearance
White or off-white powder

CAS No
553-56-0

Properties
Oxidase reagent with high reactivity and reliability for microbiological use

About Gorden & Mcleod's Reagent (oxidase reagent)

Gorden & Mcleods Reagent, also known as oxidase reagent, is a pungent, bitter-smelling powder or crystalline form that is commonly used in microbiological analysis oxidase tests to identify aerobic bacteria. With a molecular weight of 327.34 g/mol and a purity of over 99%, this poisonous reagent is soluble in water and has a melting point of 190-193C. It is composed of sodium dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine sulfonate and exhibits high reactivity and reliability for microbiological applications. This laboratory-grade reagent is stored in a cool dry place away from light and has a shelf life of 2 years from the manufacturing date.