475904-M
MOWIOL® 4-88 Reagent
Synonym(s):
Poly(vinyl alcohol)
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
[-CH2CHOH-]n
CAS Number:
NACRES:
NA.75
UNSPSC Code:
41202101
MDL number:
description
RTECS - TR8100000
form
solid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
color
yellow
storage temp.
10-30°C
InChI
1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2
InChI key
IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Used for mounting cells on slides for detection of cell-surface antigens by immunofluorescence. Useful as an anti-fading agent.
Preparation Note
Add 2.4 g of Mowiol® 4-88 to 6 g of glycerol and stir to mix. Add 6 ml of water and stir for several hours at room temperature. Add 12 ml of 0.2 M Tris (pH 8.5) and heat to 50°C for 10 min. with occasional mixing. After the Mowiol 4-88 dissolves, clarify the solution by centrifugation at 5000 x g for 15 min.
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) for long-term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short-term storage. Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 weeks at 4°C.
Other Notes
Longin, A., et al. 1993. J. Histochem. Cytochem. 41, 1833.
Beug, H., et al. 1979. Cell18, 375.
Beug, H., et al. 1979. Cell18, 375.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Mowiol is a registered trademark of Kuraray Europe GmbH
Disclaimer
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
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