Methylene blue staining for amoebae
Methylene Blue Stain for Amoebae is a simple solution containing distilled water, 99% acetic acid, anhydrous sodium acetate and methylene blue (C.I. 52015). This solution is used in medical diagnostics, histology, and scientific laboratories to stain amoebae and other microorganisms.
The chemical composition of the product includes methylene blue (C_16H_18ClN_3S), a heterocyclic aromatic compound that acts as a cationic dye. Acetic acid (CH_3COOH) and sodium acetate (CH_3COONa) act together as a buffer, maintaining the pH of the solution.
Methylene blue has a strong affinity for nucleic acids and acidic polysaccharides, allowing it to stain amoebae and other cell structures. When the dye is applied to a sample, it penetrates the cell wall and combines with these components, resulting in vivid staining of the microorganisms.
The chemical composition of the product includes methylene blue (C_16H_18ClN_3S), a heterocyclic aromatic compound that acts as a cationic dye. Acetic acid (CH_3COOH) and sodium acetate (CH_3COONa) act together as a buffer, maintaining the pH of the solution.
Methylene blue has a strong affinity for nucleic acids and acidic polysaccharides, allowing it to stain amoebae and other cell structures. When the dye is applied to a sample, it penetrates the cell wall and combines with these components, resulting in vivid staining of the microorganisms.
Article no.: 11629
Amoeba stain
product information
Relevant Ingredients:
• Acetic acid 99%
• Sodium acetat
• Methylene blue (C.I.: 52015)