Glutaraldehyde Solution, 25% in Water

Stock code :G6257
Brand :Sigma-Aldrich
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Glutaraldehyde Solution, 25% in Water

Description

Application

Glutaraldehyde solution has been used:
• for fixation of mouse[4] and esophageal cancer cell lines[7]
• to crosslink amyloid-β protein[5]
• to crosslink gelatin in 3D scaffold preparation of trachea[6]

Packaging

1 L in glass bottle

100 mL in glass bottle

Biochem/physiol Actions

Glutaraldehyde is an effective protein crosslinker and finds application in techniques like enzyme immobilisation microscopy, histochemistry and cytochemistry. It exists in different forms under acidic or neutral conditions.[1] It is a biocide widely used as a disinfectant in hospitals and industries and is toxic to aquatic organisms.[2] Its allergic nature leads to hypersensitivity reactions. Contact of glutaraldehyde vapors in endoscopy contributes to Colitis.[3]

Packaging

Not refrigerated en route

Caution

This grade is not recommended for use as an electron microscopy fixative.

Preparation Note

Not specially purified.

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