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Schiff′s reagent for aldehydes

Synonym(s):

Fuchsin sulfurous acid

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UNSPSC Code:
12352300
NACRES:
NA.21

form:
liquid

form

liquid

Quality Level

suitability

suitable for microscopy

application(s)

food and beverages

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General description

Schiff′s reagent is used for the qualitative or quantitative assay of carbohydrates. Periodic acid-Schiff′s reagent (PAS) stain is broadly applicable in histology for visualizing glycogen, glycoproteins, mucins, and other polysaccharides in tissue and cells.

Application

Schiff′s reagent for aldehydes has been used:
  • in microtiter PAS assay to quantify the amount of secreted mucin in Vibrio cholera infected water
  • to stain the colonies of Clostridium perfringens in PGY agar plates to identify plasmalogen-deficient mutants
  • in periodic acid-Schiff′s reagent assay to quantify carbohydrates in a microtiter plate format

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Hazard Classifications

Carc. 1B - Met. Corr. 1

Storage Class

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

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WGK 3

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Not applicable

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Not applicable

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Eyeshields, Gloves


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