Anybody know the chemicals equal to isopentane used to snap freeze muscle tissue?

18 January 2018 1 4K Report

I need to use Isopentane but unavailable

Dear Fhaisol,

in our experience isopentane cooled by liquid nitrogen is the best approach. If not available you could wrap you specimen in aluminium foil and put them in a container with liquid nitrogen.

Best regards,

Fred

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