4% Paraformaldehyde


Preparation of embryos for live cell imaging

Paraformaldehyde - Sodium Phosphate pH 7.4

Composition 

Concentration Ingredient
4 % (wt:vol)

Paraformaldehyde

100 mM

Sodium Phosphate Buffer pH 7.4

Note 

Heat and stir at 60°C until clear.  Adjust pH to 7.4 as needed.

Calculator 

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Amount to add Ingredient
40.00 g Paraformaldehyde (solid)
100.0 ml Sodium Phosphate Buffer pH 7.4, 1 M


Reference(s)
Reference Title PMID/ISBN Note
Mellick and Rodgers (eds.) 2006 Lab Ref, Volume 2: A Handbook of Recipes, Reagents and Other Reference Tools for Use at the Bench 9780879698157 p. 40