Cacodylic acid sodium salt is frequently used as a buffering agent during the preparation and fixation of biological samples for transmission in electron microscopy. It is also used as a buffer for formulating screens and for optimization.
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Applications
Cacodylic acid sodium salt is frequently used as a buffering agent during the preparation and fixation of biological samples for transmission in electron microscopy. It is also used as a buffer for formulating screens and for optimization.
Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in diethyl ether.
Notes
Store in cool place. Hygroscopic and moisture sensitive. Incompatible withstrong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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