{"title":"Microscopes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cedarwood-oil","title":"Cedarwood oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCedarwood oil is used as an immersion medium for light microscopy and as a clearing agent for microscope sections. In oil-immersion microscopy, an appropriate immersion medium provides the optical connection between the coverslip and an objective designed for oil immersion, supporting efficient light collection at high numerical aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolysciences Cedarwood Oil, Cat. 04851, is supplied as a pale yellow liquid for laboratory microscopy and histology workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Cedarwood Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog number: 04851\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAS Number: 68990-83-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Pale yellow liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific gravity at 25°C: 0.94700–0.95900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Room temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLight Microscopy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as an immersion oil with microscope objectives designed for oil immersion. Immersion media reduce the refractive-index discontinuity between the coverslip and objective, allowing high-numerical-aperture objectives to collect light efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMicroscope Section Clearing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be used as a clearing medium for microscope sections during histological specimen preparation. Cedarwood oil has a long history of use in workflows where optical clearing of prepared sections is required before microscopic examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMicroscopy Use Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only with microscope objectives intended for oil immersion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the microscope or objective manufacturer's recommendations for immersion-medium compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid mixing different immersion oils unless compatibility has been established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the objective according to the microscope manufacturer's recommended procedure after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature in a cool, well-ventilated location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with skin and eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear appropriate protective gloves and eye protection during handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pdp-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Polysciences?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-trust-signals\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;max-width:560px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #17458f;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 14px;text-align:center;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5258\/2358\/files\/Research_Labs.png?v=1778099422\" alt=\"Research laboratories icon\" style=\"width:42px;height:42px;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#12386b;\"\u003e\n      Trusted by 6,000+ Researchers Worldwide\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #17458f;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 14px;text-align:center;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5258\/2358\/files\/Peer-Reviewed.png?v=1778099423\" alt=\"Peer reviewed studies icon\" style=\"width:42px;height:42px;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#12386b;\"\u003e\n      Cited in Thousands of Peer-Reviewed Studies\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #17458f;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 14px;text-align:center;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5258\/2358\/files\/USA.png?v=1778099422\" alt=\"Made in USA icon\" style=\"width:42px;height:42px;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#12386b;\"\u003e\n      U.S. Manufacturing \u0026amp; Global Distribution\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #17458f;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 14px;text-align:center;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5258\/2358\/files\/Delivery.png?v=1778099422\" alt=\"Global delivery icon\" style=\"width:42px;height:42px;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#12386b;\"\u003e\n      Reliable Delivery to 40+ Countries\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClick a question to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-accordion\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e1. What is cedarwood oil used for in microscopy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedarwood oil is used as an immersion medium for light microscopy and as a clearing agent for microscope sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e2. Why is oil used with an immersion microscope objective?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn immersion medium fills the optical space between the coverslip and an objective designed for oil immersion. This reduces refractive losses and allows a high-numerical-aperture objective to collect light more effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e3. Can this cedarwood oil be used for clearing microscope sections?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Polysciences identifies Cedarwood Oil, Cat. 04851, for clearing microscope sections as well as for use as an immersion oil in light microscopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e4. What is the refractive index of Polysciences Cedarwood Oil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefractive index is a controlled product characteristic. Consult the current Polysciences product specification or applicable lot documentation for the value to use for your material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e5. Can cedarwood oil be used with any microscope objective?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it only with objectives designed for oil immersion and confirm compatibility with the microscope or objective manufacturer's instructions. Immersion objectives are designed around specific optical properties of the intended immersion medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e6. How should Cedarwood Oil be stored?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore at room temperature in a cool, well-ventilated location and protect from light. Keep away from heat and other ignition sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCedarwood Oil is classified in the current Polysciences SDS as a combustible liquid that causes skin and eye irritation. 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