J637
AGAR, BACTERIOLOGICAL

Grade:BACTERIOLOGICAL GRADE

CAS Number:
9002-18-0
Synonym(s):
Agar, Agar-agar, Gum agar, Bengal gelatin
Molecular Weight:
N/A
Molecular Formula:
N/A
Storage Condition:
ROOM TEMPERATURE
Risk Statements:
N/A
Safety Statements:
N/A
Hazard Code:
None
UN Number:
NONE
Code
Size
Price
Quantity
J637-500G

500G

$114.09

J637-1KG

1KG

$217.16

J637-2.5KG

2.5KG

$483.98

A solidifying agent typically used at concentrations of 1-2% in solid media preparations for the growth of bacteria and fungi. Agar consists of unbranched polysaccharides of galactose subunits derived  from algae or seaweed.

Material Safety Data Sheet
Certificate of Analysis
Ash (%)
6.5
Gel Point (1.5%) (°C)
32 - 38
Gel Strength (1.5%) (g/cm2)
550 - 950
Heavy Metals (%)
0.002
Loss on Drying (%)
12.0
Melting Point (°C)
80 - 90
Pass Thru 60 Mesh (%)
90
pH (1.5%)
6.0 - 7.5
Solubility (Boiling Water) (P/F)
PASS
Turbidity (Nephelos)
40