Lugol’s Iodine 500ml

A 500ml amber-tinted bottle of high-purity Lugol's Iodine solution from Greengold Lab Supplies

Lugol’s Iodine 500ml

KSh 800.00

This 500mL bottle of Lugol’s Iodine is a laboratory-grade aqueous solution. Consisting of elemental iodine and potassium iodide dissolved in distilled water, this specific preparation is a staple in microbiology where it acts as a mordant in the Gram staining procedure, binding with crystal violet to form a complex that helps differentiate bacterial cell walls. Beyond microbiology, it is a versatile starch indicator, shifting from a dark brown liquid to a blue-black color upon contact with complex carbohydrates.

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This 500mL bottle of Lugol’s Iodine is a laboratory-grade aqueous solution. Consisting of elemental iodine and potassium iodide dissolved in distilled water, this specific preparation is a staple in microbiology where it acts as a mordant in the Gram staining procedure, binding with crystal violet to form a complex that helps differentiate bacterial cell walls. Beyond microbiology, it is a versatile starch indicator, shifting from a dark brown liquid to a blue-black color upon contact with complex carbohydrates.

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