Voges-Proskauer B, 40% Reagent KOH

Voges-Proskauer B, 40% Reagent KOH, pack of 2, Buy Histological Stains solutions for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology Biology Lab from TriStains. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc

The Voges-Proskauer Reagent B is an essential element in the Voges-Proskauer test, working in conjunction with the VP Reagent A. It is composed of an aqueous solution that contains 40% w/v of potassium hydroxide (KOH) as its main constituent. This solution possesses a transparent and colorless appearance. The Voges-Proskauer Reagent B, with its 40% KOH solution, plays a crucial role in the Voges-Proskauer test by enabling the precise identification of acetoin production in bacterial cultures and samples.

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Application :

• The VP Reagent B is used in conjunction with the VP Reagent A to perform the Voges-Proskauer test. It helps identify bacteria that produce acetoin, which is crucial for differentiating species within the Enterobacteriaceae family and other bacterial groups.
• The presence of acetoin, a neutral end-product of glucose fermentation, in the sample will result in a characteristic color change when the VP Reagent B is added.

Benefits :

• Provides the necessary alkaline environment for the color development reaction to occur in the Voges-Proskauer test
• Gives rapid and reliable results and also cost-effective