13260, DIGITONIN

Digitonin, Crystal, Reagent

C₅₆H₉₂0₂₉   F.W. 1229.34   CAS #11024-24-1
An additive which stabilizes cholesterol 0.2% digitonin in buffer added to Glutaraldehyde fixative may help to stabilize and retain the fine structural localization of free cholesterol and cholesterol esters.
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