Invitrogen™ UltraPure™ Cesium Chloride, Optical Grade

Invitrogen™ UltraPure™ Cesium Chloride, Optical Grade is a high-purity reagent designed for preparing density gradients for molecular biology applications. As the highest commercially available grade, it is ideal for isolating plasmids, phages, virus particles, or cellular RNA with unmatched precision and reliability.

Key Features:

1. Optical Grade Quality:
   • The highest-grade cesium chloride available, ensuring exceptional purity and performance in critical applications.
2. Versatile Application:
   • Suitable for density gradient preparations for plasmid purification, phage isolation, virus particle separation, and RNA isolation.
3. UltraPure™ Certified:
   • Specifically prepared for molecular biology workflows, minimizing contaminants that could interfere with sensitive analyses.
4. Ready-to-Use Powder Form:
   • Supplied as a stable, easy-to-handle powder for convenient preparation of density gradients.
5. Room Temperature Stability:
   • Can be stored at room temperature, simplifying laboratory logistics and reducing refrigeration requirements.

Specifications:

Applications:

1. Plasmid Purification:
   • Prepare density gradients for isolating high-purity plasmid DNA for downstream applications.
2. Phage and Virus Particle Isolation:
   • Separate phages or virus particles using cesium chloride density gradients.
3. Cellular RNA Isolation:
   • Create gradients optimized for isolating cellular RNA, enabling gene expression and transcriptomics studies.
4. Molecular Biology Research:
   • Ideal for applications requiring precise density separations in molecular biology workflows.

Advantages:

1. Exceptional Purity:
   • UltraPure™ grade minimizes contaminants, ensuring reliable results in sensitive molecular biology applications.
2. Versatile Use:
   • Compatible with a broad range of density gradient separation techniques.
3. Stable and Convenient:
   • Long shelf life and storage at room temperature simplify handling and reduce storage costs.
4. Research-Grade Certification:
   • Manufactured to stringent quality standards, suitable for research applications.

Preparation Instructions:

1. Dissolve Cesium Chloride:
   • Dissolve the required amount of UltraPure™ Cesium Chloride powder in distilled water or buffer.
2. Adjust Density:
   • Use a refractometer to confirm the correct density for your specific application.
3. Prepare Gradients:
   • Layer gradients in ultracentrifuge tubes as required for the experiment.
4. Centrifuge:
   • Process samples in an ultracentrifuge according to the protocol.
5. Collect Fractions:
   • Collect and analyze fractions as needed for downstream workflows.

Ordering Information:

Storage and Handling:

• Storage Conditions:
  • Store at room temperature in a dry environment.
• Shelf Life:
  • Refer to product label for expiration details.

Related Products:

• Invitrogen™ UltraPure™ DNase/RNase-Free Distilled Water: For preparing cesium chloride solutions.
• Thermo Scientific™ Nuclease-Free Tubes: For sample handling during ultracentrifugation.
• Thermo Scientific™ Ultracentrifuge Tubes: Compatible with density gradient workflows.

Regulatory Notes:

• For Research Use Only: Not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

The Invitrogen™ UltraPure™ Cesium Chloride, Optical Grade is a trusted solution for precision density gradient applications in molecular biology. Its unparalleled purity, convenience, and versatility make it a reliable choice for plasmid, phage, virus, and RNA isolation workflows.