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Sigma-Aldrich

Giemsa Stain, Modified

Synonym(s):

Giemsa Solution

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MDL number:
MFCD00081642
UNSPSC Code:
41116121
PubChem Substance ID:
24895393
NACRES:
NA.47

form

solution

shelf life

Expiry date on the label.

IVD

for in vitro diagnostic use

concentration

0.4 % (w/v) in buffered methanol solution, pH 6.8, with stabilizers

pH

6.75-6.95

application(s)

hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[Cl-].CN(C)c1ccc2N=C3C=CC(=[NH2+])C=C3Sc2c1

InChI

1S/C14H13N3S.ClH/c1-17(2)10-4-6-12-14(8-10)18-13-7-9(15)3-5-11(13)16-12;/h3-8,15H,1-2H3;1H

InChI key

NALREUIWICQLPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

When blood films are stained using Giemsa Stain, the nucleus and cytoplasm of white blood cells take on characteristic blue or pink coloration. The use of purified eosin and thiazine dyes minimizes lot-to-lot variation.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

51.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

11 °C - closed cup

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