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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Basic Fuchsin
Description
Biological stain for distinguishing coli and aerogene bacteriaBasic Fuchsin is useful for Ziehl-Neelson staining to detect acid-fast bacilli. It is also used to stain tubercle bacillus and bacterial flagella. It plays an important role for tissue sections to visualize elastic fibers, cardiac and skeletal muscle tissue. It also acts as bacterial and histological stains. Further, it is used to stain cellular elements, certain tissues, bacteria and also acts as a local anti-infective.
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Biological stain for distinguishing coli and aerogene bacteriaBasic Fuchsin is useful for Ziehl-Neelson staining to detect acid-fast bacilli. It is also used to stain tubercle bacillus and bacterial flagella. It plays an important role for tissue sections to visualize elastic fibers, cardiac and skeletal muscle tissue. It also acts as bacterial and histological stains. Further, it is used to stain cellular elements, certain tissues, bacteria and also acts as a local anti-infective.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, diethyl ether and acids practice. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 268°C to 270°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 4166684 |
Merck Index | 14,5652 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol,diethyl ether and acids practice; Insoluble in ether. |
Formula Weight | 337.86 |
Chemical Name or Material | Basic Fuchsin |
RUO – Research Use Only
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