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Carbol-Fuchsin solution according to Ziehl-Neelsen

for microscopy (Bact.)

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Synonym(s):
Carbol fuchsin solution
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
MA.02

grade

for microscopy (Bact.)

Quality Level

form

liquid

technique(s)

microbe id | staining: suitable

impurities

phenol

density

0.99 g/mL at 20 °C

εmax

9.36 at 542-552 nm in 50% ethanol

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

suitability

bacteria

SMILES string

Cl[H].Cc1cc(ccc1N)\C(=C2\C=CC(=N)C=C2)c3ccc(N)c(C)c3

InChI

1S/C21H21N3.ClH/c1-13-11-16(5-9-19(13)23)21(15-3-7-18(22)8-4-15)17-6-10-20(24)14(2)12-17;/h3-12,22H,23-24H2,1-2H3;1H

InChI key

YCIVZWKFFBDLTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ziehl-Neelsen staining method using Carbol-Fuchsin is a crucial diagnostic tool used for the detection of acid-fast mycobacteria in tissue sections.

Application

Carbol-Fuchsin solution according to Ziehl-Neelsen is suitable for use in staining assays for acid-resistant, rod-shaped bacteria.

Other Notes

Stain for the assay of acid-resistant rod-shaped bacteria

Pictograms

Health hazardCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Muta. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B

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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