ORCEIN For Microscopy

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ORCEIN For Microscopy Specification

Structural Formula
C28H24N2O7 (complex structure)

Appearance
Dark brown or reddish-brown powder

Molecular Formula
C28H24N2O7

Smell
Odorless

Poisonous
NO

Taste
Bitter

Application
Microscopy staining

Purity
90%

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water soluble in ethanol

Ph Level
Neutral

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

EINECS No
215-753-2

Shelf Life
2 years if stored properly

Physical Form
Powder

HS Code
3212.90.00

Density
1.5 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

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

Molecular Weight
500.51 g/mol

CAS No
1400-62-6

Melting Point
235-240C

Grade
Microscopy grade

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

Shape
Fine powder

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

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.