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Lugol solution
for microscopy (Bact., Bot.)
Synonym(s):
Iodine/Potassium iodide solution
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grade
for microscopy (Bact., Bot.)
Quality Level
technique(s)
microbe id | staining: suitable
density
1.007 g/mL at 20 °C
antibiotic activity spectrum
Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria
suitability
protozoa
SMILES string
[K+].[I-].II
InChI
1S/I2.HI.K/c1-2;;/h;1H;/q;;+1/p-1
InChI key
XUEKKCJEQVGHQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
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General description
Lugol iodine solution is an effective preservative for the marine bacteria.
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.
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.
Storage Class Code
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
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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A J Pomroy
Applied and environmental microbiology, 47(5), 1191-1192 (1984-05-01)
Lugol iodine solution was compared with glutaraldehyde as a preservative for marine bacteria. Direct counts with the fluorochrome 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole show no significant difference between the preservatives, but the use of Lugol solution has several advantages over glutaraldehyde, especially in the
Evaluation of the presence of arabinogalactan proteins and pectins during Quercus suber male gametogenesis
Costa M, et al.
Annals of Botany, 115(1), 81-92 (2014)
The Chemical Mechanism of Bacterial Behavior: I. Behavior Toward Dyes-Factors Controlling the Gram Reaction 1
Stearn EW and Stearn AE
Journal of Bacteriology, 9(5), 463-463 (1924)
Cryo-focused ion beam sample preparation for imaging vitreous cells by cryo-electron tomography
Schaffer M, et al.
Bio-protocol, 5.17, e1575-e1575 (2015)
J B Epstein et al.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology, 21(4), 160-163 (1992-04-01)
The purpose of the study was to determine if toluidine blue application and counter staining with Logul's iodine would aid in diagnosis of oral dysplastic or malignant lesions. The sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values were studied. Routine use of these
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