Bacteriological Agar, Ultrapure
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Bacteriological Agar, Ultrapure

Used as a gelling agent in preparation of bacteriological culture media.
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Catalog number J10906.P2
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS9002-18-0
IUPAC Name2-({4-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,6-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-8-yl}oxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)-4-methoxyoxane-3,5-diol
Molecular FormulaC14H24O9
InChI KeyGYYDPBCUIJTIBM-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCOC1C(O)C(CO)OC(OC2C3COC2C(O)C(C)O3)C1O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormWhite to light cream-colored powder
Assay (unspecified)Gel pH (1.5%) after autoclaving: 6.0 - 7.5
Assay (unspecified)Gel Point (1.5%): 32 - 38?C
Melting Point(1.5%): 80 - 90?C
Assay (unspecified)Gel Strength (1.5%): 550 - 950 gm/cm²
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Used extensively as a gelling agent in the preparation of bacteriological culture media. Its main attributes are superior transparency, very reliable reproducibility and absence of inhibitors capable of hindering optimal development of microorganisms. Extraneous matter reduced to a minimum.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

  • Superior transparency
  • Reliable reproducibility
  • Absence of inhibitors capable of hindering optimal development of microorganisms
  • Extraneous matter reduced to minimum
  • Format: White to light cream-colored powder
  • CAS: 9002-18-0
  • MDL Number: MFCD00081288
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