4-NITROBENZOIC ACID (PNB), 25 g, powder, vial
Valid Article
4-NITROBENZOIC ACID (PNB)
Reserved for TB culture programmes.
Definition
This reagent is added to TLA or LJ medium for primary identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex.
Synonym
p-Nitrobenzoic acid, PNB
Specifications
Technical specifications
- CAS n°: 62-23-7
- Powder
- Formula: C7H5NO4
- Purity: 98%
- Quality: pure
Packaging & Labelling
- 25 g in bottle
- Transport not regulated
Instructions for use
This reagent is used to identify M. tuberculosis complex (MTBc). The principle is that MTBc is inhibited by ρ-Nitrobenzoic
acid (PNB), whereas non-tuberculous mycobacteria
(NTM) are resistant. Primary identification is done by the comparison of growth among the two media.
PNB is added to Middlebrook 7H11 or Lowenstein-Jensen during medium preparation. Follow Standard Operational Procedures for stock solution preparation and plates/tubes preparation.
Storage
- At room temperature
- Keep tightly closed
- 4- nitrobenzoic acid solution should be used immediately, or stored in the refrigerator.
Classification EC Regulation N° 1272/2008
- Acute toxicity, Oral: Category 4, H302
- Serious eye damage: Category 1, H319
Signal Word
Danger
H302 | Harmful if swallowed |
H315 | Causes skin irritation |
H319 | Causes serious eye irritation |
H335 | May cause respiratory irritation |
P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection |
P301 + P312 | IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel |
P305 + P351 + P338 | IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If the victim wears contact lenses, remove them if possible. Keep rinsing |
MSF requirements
ρ-Nitrobenzoic acid (PNB) is used in TLA and LJ cultures for the primary identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTBc) against non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NMT).