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Carbol-Fuchsin solution according to Ziehl-Neelsen

for microscopy (Bact.)

Synonym(s):

Carbol fuchsin solution

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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

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Health hazardCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

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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The diseases produced by species of the genus Mycobacterium are important causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. The identification of mycobacteria to the species level is important because of the clinical significance; some species are pathogenic while others are not.

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