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Lugol solution

Synonym(s):

Iodine/Potassium iodide solution

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About This Item

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

technique(s)

microbe id | staining: suitable

Quality Level

density

1.007 g/mL at 20 °C

suitability

suitable for microscopy
protozoa

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria

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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