62650
Lugol solution
suitable for microscopy
Synonym(s):
Iodine/Potassium iodide solution
InChI key
XUEKKCJEQVGHQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
technique(s)
microbe id | staining: suitable
density
1.007 g/mL at 20 °C
suitability
suitable for microscopy, protozoa
antibiotic activity spectrum
Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria
Quality Level
InChI
1S/I2.HI.K/c1-2;;/h;1H;/q;;+1/p-1
SMILES string
[K+].[I-].II
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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
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves
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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
Yeşim Erbil et al.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 92(6), 2182-2189 (2007-03-29)
Although some endocrine surgeons administer Lugol solution to decrease thyroid gland vascularity, there is still not an agreement on its effectiveness. The aims of this clinical trial are to evaluate thyroid blood flow and microvessel density in patients with Graves'
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