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Lugol solution

for microscopy (Bact., Bot.)

Synonym(s):

Iodine/Potassium iodide solution

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MDL number:
MFCD00134128
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
329759746
NACRES:
NA.47

grade

for microscopy (Bact., Bot.)

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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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)
Endoscopic diagnosis of early carcinoma of the esophagus using Lugol's solution
Sugimachi K, et al.
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 38(6), 657-661 (1992)
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)
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)
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