Hematoxylin after BOEHMER
Böhmer's hematoxylin solution is a special formulation widely used in histology and cytology. It is used to stain cell nuclei, with the contained hematoxylin (C.I.: 75290) acting as a dye. Oxidation with sodium iodate produces hematein, which forms a complex compound with aluminum ammonium sulfate dodecahydrate. This complex then binds to the basic components of the cell, mainly DNA in the nuclei.
The solution also contains a small amount of ethanol, which serves as a preservative and to ensure a homogeneous solution. However, the main solvent is water.
Staining with Böhmer's hematoxylin yields intense blue-violet cell nuclei that provide high contrast to other tissue components, allowing detailed morphological evaluation.
The solution also contains a small amount of ethanol, which serves as a preservative and to ensure a homogeneous solution. However, the main solvent is water.
Staining with Böhmer's hematoxylin yields intense blue-violet cell nuclei that provide high contrast to other tissue components, allowing detailed morphological evaluation.
Article no.: 12662
Cell nuclei staining
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Relevant Incredients:
• Ethyl alcohol
• Hematoxylin (C.I.: 75290)
• Sodium iodate
• Aluminium ammonium sulphate dodecahydrate p. A.
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