Hydrocarbon derivatives
Hydrocarbon derivatives
Electron Microscopy Sciences (TMS) Tetramethylsilane 100 ML
CAS #75-76-3 Si(CH₃)₄
Boiling point: 26.6-26.7°C
An organo-silicon compound, tetramethylsilane (TMS) is an ideal solvent for tissue drying for scanning electron microscopy. It is chemically inert, has as low boiling point of 26.6°C (lower than acetone, diethyl ether and 1,2-epoxy propane), and is soluble in most organic solvents but insoluble in water. These properties of TMS result in excellent tissue surface details.
For details please see Dey, Sudip. Et al. (1989). A new rapid method of air-drying for scanning electron microscopy using tetramethylsilane. J. of Microscopy, Vol 156, pp. 259-261.
Electron Microscopy Sciences DMP (2,2-Dimethoxypropane) 450 ML
(Acetone Dimethyl Acetal)
(CH₃)₂C(OCH₃)₂ F.W. 104.14
Used as dehydration agent for plant tissue in TEM. Lipid extracting properties of 2,2-Dimethoxypropane as revealed by electron microscopy and thin layer chromatography.
Electron Microscopy Sciences DMP (2,2-Dimethoxypropane) 450 ML
(Acetone Dimethyl Acetal)
(CH₃)₂C(OCH₃)₂ F.W. 104.14
Used as dehydration agent for plant tissue in TEM. Lipid extracting properties of 2,2-Dimethoxypropane as revealed by electron microscopy and thin layer chromatography.