Poly(ethylene glycol) distearate 400
CAS Number:
9005-08-7
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)16CO(OCH2CH2)nO2C(CH2)16CH3
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A removable embedding medium for thin and thick sections. In thicker sections the exterior surface of mitochondria can be observed whereas in resin-embedded thin sections the mitochondria are most frequently observed in a cross section. DGD is used to prepare tissue for immunofluorescent localization of cytoskeletal components. It is also used for tissue preparation for in situ hybridization with nucleic acid probes.
MW = Molecular weight of PEG.
Shipping Requirements:
Cold Pack
Melting Point:
32-36°
Molecular Weight:
400
Biochem. Cell Biol., 67, 242 (1989); Nature, 337, 454 (1989); J. Cell Biol., 98, 1978 (1984); 102, 1654 (1986)
Hazards:
Harmless-use normal precautions
Handling:
Exercise normal care
Storage:
Store at 4°C
