Periodic Acid, 1%

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Periodic Acid 1% is a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid. It is commonly referred to as Orthoperiodic acid. The 1% solution of periodic acid (HIO4) is an aqueous formulation that contains 1% of the compound. This solution is significant in the process of periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining. It serves as a crucial ingredient in various specialized staining kits, including P.A.S., Alcian Blue-P.A.S., P.A.S.M. / Jones, as well as Grocott and Weigert-Van Gieson kits.

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Application :

• Periodic Acid 1% is widely used in histology and histopathology. 
• A 1% aqueous solution is used to oxidize reactive tissue elements to aldehydes prior to treatment with Schiff reagent.
• PAS staining may also be used for the demonstration of fungal organisms in tissue sections.
• The PAS reaction in tissue sections is useful for the demonstration of mucopolysaccharides. 

Benefits :

• Serves as an oxidizing agent
• Effective staining agent