LACTOPHENOL PICRIC ACID For Microscopy

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MOQ : 1 Kilogram

LACTOPHENOL PICRIC ACID For Microscopy Specification

Application
Used as a mounting medium for microscopy applications particularly for fungal specimens.

Properties
Highly stable in solution form but decomposes under heat above melting point; light-sensitive.

Smell
Phenolic with a pungent odor

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area away from light and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Appearance
Yellowish solution

Taste
Bitter

Shape
Not applicable (liquid form)

Melting Point
122 C (decomposes)

Molecular Weight
229.10 g/mol

EINECS No
201-865-9

CAS No
88-89-1

Physical Form
Liquid solution

Purity
Prepared as per suitable microscopy standards; lab-grade

Grade
Microscopy Grade

Usage
Prepare as a solution and use directly for microscopy slide preparation.

Ingredients
Phenol Lactic Acid Picric Acid Glycerol Water

Solubility
Soluble in water ethanol and other organic solvents

Molecular Formula
C6H3N3O7

HS Code
2914.70

Ph Level
Not applicable in solution form

Density
1.7 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Shelf Life
12 months when stored properly

Structural Formula
Contains a phenolic group with picrate ions

Poisonous
YES

About LACTOPHENOL PICRIC ACID For Microscopy

LACTOPHENOL PICRIC ACID for Microscopy is a yellowish liquid solution used as a mounting medium for microscopy applications, especially for fungal specimens. It is highly stable in solution but decomposes under heat above its melting point. This product is stored in a cool, dry area away from light and oxidizing agents due to its light-sensitive nature. With a bitter taste and a phenolic pungent smell, this poisonous solution also contains ingredients like Phenol, Lactic Acid, Picric Acid, Glycerol, and Water. It is soluble in water, ethanol, and other organic solvents, and has a density of 1.7 g/cm3. Prepared to meet suitable microscopy standards, it has a shelf life of 12 months when stored properly.