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Lugol solution

for microscopy (Bact., Bot.)

Synonym(s):

Iodine/Potassium iodide solution

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MDL number:
MFCD00134128
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
329759746
NACRES:
NA.47

grade

for microscopy (Bact., Bot.)

technique(s)

microbe id | staining: suitable

density

1.007 g/mL at 20 °C

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria

suitability

protozoa

SMILES string

[K+].[I-].II

InChI

1S/I2.HI.K/c1-2;;/h;1H;/q;;+1/p-1

InChI key

XUEKKCJEQVGHQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

Lugol iodine solution is an effective preservative for the marine bacteria.
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.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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J B Epstein et al.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology, 21(4), 160-163 (1992-04-01)
The purpose of the study was to determine if toluidine blue application and counter staining with Logul's iodine would aid in diagnosis of oral dysplastic or malignant lesions. The sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values were studied. Routine use of these
Immunolocalization of arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs) in reproductive structures of an early-

divergent angiosperm, Trithuria (Hydatellaceae)
Costa M, et al.
Annals of Botany, 111(2), 183-190 (2013)
Lugol?s solution and other iodide preparations: perspectives and research directions in Graves? disease
Calissendorff J and Falhammar H
Endocrine, 58(3), 467-473 (2017)
Engineering starch accumulation by manipulation of phosphate metabolism of starch
Weise SE, et al.
Plant Biotechnology Journal, 10(5), 545-554 (2012)
Yeşim Erbil et al.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 92(6), 2182-2189 (2007-03-29)
Although some endocrine surgeons administer Lugol solution to decrease thyroid gland vascularity, there is still not an agreement on its effectiveness. The aims of this clinical trial are to evaluate thyroid blood flow and microvessel density in patients with Graves'
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