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62650
Lugol solution
suitable for microscopy
Synonym(s):
Iodine/Potassium iodide solution
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technique(s)
microbe id | staining: suitable
Quality Segment
density
1.007 g/mL at 20 °C
antibiotic activity spectrum
Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria
suitability
suitable for microscopy, protozoa
SMILES string
[K+].[I-].II
InChI
1S/I2.HI.K/c1-2;;/h;1H;/q;;+1/p-1
InChI key
XUEKKCJEQVGHQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
General description
Lugol iodine solution is an effective preservative for the marine bacteria.[1]
Lugol solution is a disinfectant, which is used to detect starch in organic compounds. It is used in dental procedures, diagnosis of cervical cell alterations and Schiller´s test. Lugol solution is used in panendoscopic examination of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus. It is used as a mordant in Gram staining.
Application
Lugol solution has been used as a staining component to detect starch in plants. It has also been used to saturate thyroid in biodistribution study.[2]
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| density 1.007 g/mL at 20 °C | density 1.006 g/cm3 at 20 °C | density - | density 1.01 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| antibiotic activity spectrum Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria | antibiotic activity spectrum - | antibiotic activity spectrum - | antibiotic activity spectrum - |
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Storage Class
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves
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Is this product (62650) acidic Lugol's solution, meaning does this product contain acid?
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This product does not contain acid. Modification with acetic acid will have to be done by the user.
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Can Lugol Solution (62650) be used as a contrast-enhancing agent?
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Lugol Solution (62650) is commonly associated with use in various Gram Stain Procedures. It can also be used for identifying parasites in feces or other biological specimens. Additionally, it is sometimes used for the detection of cervical cancer, but more concentrated solutions are typically used for this purpose.
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What are the concentrations of iodine and potassium iodide in the liter of Lugol solution (product 62650)?
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The concentrations of iodine and potassium iodide in the liter of Lugol solution (product 62650) fall within the range of 0.33% - 0.37% for iodine and 0.67% - 0.71% for potassium iodide. The exact composition of each lot is considered proprietary.
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Does this lugol's solution contain 0.35% iodine or 35% iodine?
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This Lugol's solution contains 0.35% iodine.
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What is the concentration? Is it a ready-to-use solution?
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This product is formulated to contain approximately 0.35% Iodine and 0.70% Potassium Iodide. Product L6146, a similar Lugol solution, is a bit higher at 0.37% Iodine and 0.74% Potassium Iodide,
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