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Sigma-Aldrich

Giemsa Stain

Modified Solution

Synonym(s):

Azure eosin methylene blue, Giemsa solution

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
MA.02

Product Name

Giemsa Stain, Modified Solution, according to Giemsa

form

liquid

Quality Level

quality

according to Giemsa

technique(s)

UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable

color

dark blue

pH

6.9

density

1.036 g/cm3 at 20 °C

suitability

passes test for UV spectrum

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[Cl-].CN(C)c1ccc2N=C3C=CC(=[NH2+])C=C3Sc2c1

InChI

1S/C14H13N3S.ClH/c1-17(2)10-4-6-12-14(8-10)18-13-7-9(15)3-5-11(13)16-12;/h3-8,15H,1-2H3;1H

InChI key

NALREUIWICQLPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Modified Giemsa stain means when the pH of the Giemsa stain is changed from the usual 6.8 to 9.0.

Application

Modified Giemsa stain may be used for the identification of each human chromosome by differentials staining.

Other Notes

Giemsa stain, modified, 0.4%, w/v, in buffered methanol solution, pH 6.8. Also contains stabilizers.

Principle

When blood films are stained using Giemsa Stain, the nucleus and cytoplasm of white blood cells take on characteristic blue or pink coloration. The use of purified eosin and thiazine dyes minimizes lot-to-lot variation.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

51.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

11 °C - closed cup


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