Lugol solution
SIGMA/62650 - for microscopy (Bact., Bot.)
Synonym: Iodine/Potassium iodide solution
MDL Number: MFCD00134128
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-negative bacteria |
| Gram-positive bacteria | |
| density | 1.007 g/mL at 20 °C |
| grade | for microscopy (Bact., Bot.) |
| InChI | 1S/I2.HI.K/c1-2;;/h;1H;/q |
| InChI key | XUEKKCJEQVGHQZ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | [K+].[I-].II |
| suitability | protozoa |
| technique(s) | microbe id | staining: suitable |
| 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. |
| General description: | Lugol iodine solution is an effective preservative for the marine bacteria. |
| General description: | 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. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Density | 1.007 g/mL at 20 °C |
| UNSPSC | 12171500 |