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 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.
Lugol iodine solution is an effective preservative for the marine bacteria.
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.
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flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Repr. 1B
Storage Class
6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
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