Table 1.
Refractive indices of common mounting media
| Mounting media | Refractive index | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoromount G | 1.40 | SouthernBiotech |
| 75 % Glycerol | 1.44 | Sigma |
| ProLong Gold | Fresh: 1.39 Cured 24 h: 1.40 Cured 4 days: 1.44 |
Life Technologies |
| Vectashield | Cured: 1.46 | Vector Labs |
| Mowiol | Cured: 1.49 | Sigma |
| SeeDB2 | 1.51 | – |
| 97 % TDE | 1.51 | Sigma |
| 100 % DBE | 1.56 | Sigma |
| Wintergreen Oil | 1.53 | Sigma |