Grams iodine stain

CAS: 12298-68-9

Ref. 3D-MAA29868

Product Information

• Name: Grams iodine stain
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Grams iodine stain is a chemical reagent that is used to detect the presence of bacteria. It can be used on both leaves and human fecal samples. The procedure involves placing a small amount of bacteria on an agar plate. The bacteria are then stained with an iodine solution, which reacts with the fatty acids in the cell walls to produce a black precipitate. This process allows for the detection of bacterial colonies by their black color. The Gram stain is named after the Danish bacteriologist Hans Christian Gram, who developed it in 1884.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 498.01 g/mol
• Formula: I₃K₃
• Purity: Min. 95%