| Description | Cellufluor is a fluorochrome. It has an affinity for chitin and cellulose. |
| Synonyms | Phorwite AR, Paper White BP, Kayaphor FB, Tinopal 5BMS |
| molecular weight | 960.95 |
| Molecular formula | C40H42N12Na2O10S2 |
| CAS | 4193-55-9 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: Soluble |
| References | 1. Milligan T. Cellufluor staining of bronchoalveolar lavage samples. J Clin Microbiol. 1992 Mar;30(3):754. PubMed PMID: 1372623; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC265151. 2. Baselski VS, Robison MK, Pifer LW, Woods DR. Rapid detection of Pneumocystis carinii in bronchoalveolar lavage samples by using Cellufluor staining. J Clin Microbiol. 1990 Feb;28(2):393-4. PubMed PMID: 1690218; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC269620. 3. Sutphin JE, Robinson NM, Wilhelmus KR, Osato MS. Improved detection of oculomycoses using induced fluorescence with cellufluor. Ophthalmology. 1986 Mar;93(3):416-7. PubMed PMID: 3703513. 4. Perry JL, Miller GR. Quality control slide for potassium hydroxide and cellufluor fungal preparations. J Clin Microbiol. 1989 Jun;27(6):1411-2. PubMed PMID: 2754012; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC267574. |