Voges-Proskauer B, 40% Reagent KOH (1310-58-3) MF: KOH | MW: 56.106, Part Number SS1049515, Buy Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains at Chemical World.
Voges-Proskauer B (VP-B) reagent, also known as potassium hydroxide (KOH) 40%, is a reagent used in the Voges-Proskauer test, a biochemical test used to identify certain bacteria. The test is based on the ability of some bacteria to produce acetoin from glucose. Acetoin is then oxidized to diacetyl by VP-B, resulting in a pink or red color.In histology, VP-B reagent is used in the Voges-Proskauer test to oxidize acetoin to diacetyl. The test is performed by adding 0.2 mL of VP-B reagent to a culture of bacteria that has been grown in Voges-Proskauer test medium. The culture is then incubated at 37°C for 15 minutes. If the bacteria are able to produce acetoin, the medium will turn pink or red.The Voges-Proskauer test is a useful tool for identifying certain bacteria, such as Enterobacteriaceae and Lactobacillales. It is also used to differentiate between different species of Enterobacteriaceae, such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.Here are some of the benefits of using VP-B reagent in histology:- It is a simple and easy-to-use reagent.<.li>
- It is a safe and effective reagent.
- It can be used to identify a variety of bacteria.
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