Glutaraldehyde (Pentanedial): Difference between revisions
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[[Image:Glutaraldehyde chemical structure.png|thumb|right|Chemical structure of glutaraldehyde (1,5-pentane-dial)]] | |||
'''Glutaraldehyde''' (1,5-pentanedial) is a common fixative in biology. It is used to reduce degradation in cells, tissues, and entire organisms before further experiments like electron microscopy. | '''Glutaraldehyde''' (1,5-pentanedial) is a common fixative in biology. It is used to reduce degradation in cells, tissues, and entire organisms before further experiments like electron microscopy. |
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Glutaraldehyde (1,5-pentanedial) is a common fixative in biology. It is used to reduce degradation in cells, tissues, and entire organisms before further experiments like electron microscopy.