Drabkin's Solution (diluent)

  • CAS :
  • REF :
    25170
QUANTITY PRICE ENQUIRY
500 ml Rs 250.0
5 ltr Rs 1562.5

Product Information

Formula: Potassium ferricyanide [K₃Fe(CN)₆], potassium cyanide (KCN), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH₂PO₄) in water CAS: Mixture EC No.: Mixture M (Molar Mass): Not applicable D (Density): ~1.00 g/cm³ mp (Melting Point): Not applicable bp (Boiling Point): Not applicable Optical Rotation: Not applicable

Chemicals Properties

Composition (per liter): Potassium ferricyanide: 200 mg Potassium cyanide: 50 mg Potassium dihydrogen phosphate: 140 mg Non-ionic surfactant: 0.5 mL Appearance: Clear, pale yellow solution pH: 7.0 – 7.4 Sterility: Sterile-filtered (0.22 µm) Hemoglobin Conversion: Converts all forms of hemoglobin to cyanmethemoglobin within 5 minutes Absorbance (540 nm): Calibrated against hemoglobin standard Stability: 1-2 years when stored properly, protected from light

Hazard Information

Hazard: TOXIC. Contains cyanide. Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin, or if inhaled Safety: EXTREME CAUTION. Use only with proper training. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Use in fume hood. Have cyanide antidote kit available Storage: Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly closed, labeled poison container. Store separately from acids