Glutaraldehyde Fixative (2.5%, For Electron Microscopy)

Glutaraldehyde Fixative (2.5%, For Electron Microscopy) is composed of glutaraldehyde, phosphate, deionized water, etc., with a pH range of 7.2-7.4. This fixative is effective in fixing fine structures of cell nuclei and cytoplasm and is commonly used for fixing electron microscopy specimens.

Guideline (The following is our recommended protocol. This protocol is only a guideline and should be modified according to your specific needs).
1. Take fresh samples and immediately add them to Glutaraldehyde Fixative. Fix at 4°C for 1-4 hours. If the sample is thick, the fixation time can be appropriately extended.
2. Fixed samples can be tested immediately or stored at 4°C.

Note:
1. Glutaraldehyde Fixative is corrosive. Please handle in a well-ventilated environment and avoid contact and inhalation.
2. Routine samples generally require a thickness of 2-4 mm, preferably not exceeding 6 mm.
3. The volume ratio of fixative to sample tissue block should be greater than 10:1 to ensure the sample is completely immersed in the fixative.
4. Glutaraldehyde Fixative is normally colorless or light yellow. If the color deepens, it should be discarded.

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Liquid

Colorless to light yellow

[Glutaraldehyde Fixative (2.5%, For Electron Microscopy)]

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.