Mineral Oil is a colorless, odorless mixture of alkanes from a mineral source. It is often used as an inert overlay to minimize evaporation in molecular biology applications, including PCR, but has many other applications in other research fields.
Grade: Light, Molecular biology reagent
Suitability: Suitable for overlaying aqueous reactions and centrifuge gradients
Key Applications: Overlaying centrifuge gradients, PCR, microscopy
Product Type: Biochemicals
Chemical Class: Lipids
Density: 0.81 - 0.894 at 15°C (Lit.)
Boiling Point: 218 - 643°C at 1013 hPa (Lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.467(lit.)
Presentation: Liquid
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C).