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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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
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