ORCEIN For Microscopy

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ORCEIN For Microscopy Specification

EINECS No
215-753-2

Application
Microscopy staining

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water soluble in ethanol

HS Code
3212.90.00

Poisonous
NO

Purity
90%

Appearance
Dark brown or reddish-brown powder

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Density
1.5 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Properties
Orcein demonstrates strong binding to elastic fibers and chromosomal material in microscopic observations.

Shelf Life
2 years if stored properly

Molecular Weight
500.51 g/mol

Shape
Fine powder

CAS No
1400-62-6

Molecular Formula
C28H24N2O7

Smell
Odorless

Usage
Used as a biological dye for staining cells and tissues in microscopy.

Grade
Microscopy grade

Physical Form
Powder

Structural Formula
C28H24N2O7 (complex structure)

Ingredients
Natural dye extracted from lichens including orcinol and its oxidation products.

Taste
Bitter

Ph Level
Neutral

Melting Point
235-240C

About ORCEIN For Microscopy

Orcein for Microscopy is a high-quality biological dye primarily used for staining cells and tissues in microscopy applications. This dark brown or reddish-brown powder, with a purity of 90%, is produced from natural dye extracted from lichens, containing orcinol and its oxidation products. Orcein demonstrates strong binding to elastic fibers and chromosomal material, making it ideal for microscopic observations. With a slightly soluble property in water and soluble in ethanol, this Microscopy grade product has a molecular formula of C28H24N2O7 and a molecular weight of 500.51 g/mol. It is a non-poisonous powder that should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its properties and has a shelf life of 2 years when stored correctly.