Gram′s decolorizer solution

Name: Gram′s decolorizer solution
Brand: SIAL

for Gram staining

Synonym(s):

Acetone ethanol mixture

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CAS Number:

37348-17-7

UNSPSC Code:

12171500

NACRES:

MA.02

MDL number:

MFCD00240361

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Properties

Quality Segment

100

form

liquid

technique(s)

microbe id | staining: suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.361

density

0.80 g/mL at 20 °C

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

Description

General description

Gram staining is one of the most significant staining techniques in microbiology. Gram′s decolorizer solution is a mixture of ethanol and acetone.

Application

Gram′s decolorizer solution is used in Gram staining procedure, after the iodine step to remove the crystal violet dye. The decolorizer dissolves the lipid layer from the gram-negative cells.

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form liquid	form liquid	form -	form liquid
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density 0.80 g/mL at 20 °C	density 0.986 g/mL at 20 °C	density -	density 0.999 g/mL at 20 °C