Acetone
- IHC Compatible Acetone is a premium, molecular-biology grade, anhydrous dehydrant and precipitating fixative, specially purified for Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunofluorescence (IF), and Frozen Sections.
- Unlike regular lab-grade acetone that contains water, aldehydes, and acidic residues, IHC grade is double-distilled, water-free (<0.1% moisture), pH neutral, and DNase/RNase free. It fixes tissue by rapid protein coagulation WITHOUT cross-linking, thus it preserves the most sensitive epitopes and antigens that formalin destroys.
- It is the first-choice fixative for Lymphoma panels, Intra-operative frozen sections, and research antibodies.
- IHC / IF Validated: pH neutral, Aldehyde-free, Peroxide-free. Tested for CD3, CD20, CD4, CD8, Kappa, Lambda, CD138, CD68, Desmin, Myogenin.
- Anhydrous >99.8% Purity: Water content <0.1% – ensures rapid, complete dehydration and prevents ice crystals in frozen blocks.
- Cold Fixation Compatible: Optimal performance at -20°C to 4°C – preserves nuclear and cytoplasmic details in frozen sections
- Fast-Acting: Fixation in 5 minutes vs 6-24 hours for formalin. Ideal for STAT frozen biopsy reporting.
- As a Precipitating Fixative (For Frozen / Biopsy / Cell Smears) :
- As a Dehydrant & Clearing Aid (For Processing) :
- As a Slide Cleaner & Adhesive Remover :
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1. Acetone rapidly removes lipids and dehydrates tissue in 5-10 minutes at -20°C to 4°C. It coagulates and precipitates proteins in their native state. Cell morphology is locked without chemical alteration. No cross-linking = 100% antigenicity preserved.
2. Protocol (Cryostat): Fresh / Unfixed Tissue → Cut at 4-6µm → Immerse in chilled Acetone (-20°C) for 5-10 min → Air Dry 2 min → Proceed to IHC/IF
3. Protocol (Cell Lines / Cytology): Cytospin / Smear → Air dry → Cold Acetone fix 5 min.
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In some fatty biopsies (Breast, Brain, Lipoma) and rapid processing protocols, Acetone acts as an intermediate dehydrant. It is fully miscible with ethanol, xylene, and paraffin. It removes fat faster than ethanol and clears better than IPA.
- Excellent for removing mounting media (DPX), residual paraffin, and permanent marker from slides without leaving residue.
- For Pathologists :
- For IHC / IF Technicians :
- For Researchers :
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1. Superior Antigen Preservation: No epitope masking. Intense, specific staining with zero background for lymphoid & soft tissue markers.
2. Excellent Morphology in Frozen: Prevents swelling/shrinkage common with formalin frozen sections. Sharp nuclear chromatin.
3. No Antigen Retrieval Needed: Saves 60-90 minutes of HIER time, no tissue loss due to boiling.
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Faster Turnaround: 5 min fixation for frozen IHC. Perfect for intra-operative diagnosis (IOCD) – e.g., Sentinel lymph node with cytokeratin.
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1. Compatible with Multiplex IF & Confocal: Maintains native fluorescence of GFP/RFP and preserves membrane receptors.
2. No Cross-Contamination: Low-residue, does not interfere with molecular downstream (PCR, NGS from same block if needed).
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