Agar Ash 2.0-4.5%, 500 Gram
Synonym: Agar-agar, Gum agar
- CAS Number 9002-18-0
- Linear Formula (C12H18O9)n
- EC Number 232-658-1
- MDL number MFCD00081288
- eCl@ss 42040102
- NACRES NB.22
| Quality Level | 200 |
| biological source | algae (Rhodophyceae) |
| form | flakes |
| powder or crystals | |
| application(s) | tissue culture: suitable |
| ash | 2.0-4.5% |
| gel strength | 600-1200 g/cm2 (1.5%, 20 oC) |
General descriptionAgar is a polysaccharide consisting of β- D-galactopyranosyl and 3,6-anhydro-α-L- galactopyranosyl units. Depending on the source agar exists as various substituted forms such as methyl and sulphate ether. It is a linear galactan polysaccharide isolated from the cell wall of Rhodophyceae class of seaweeds.
ApplicationAgar has been used:• as a component of solid N6 complete medium• in modified Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium for culturing germinating lentil and faba bean seeds and in the regeneration of transgenic cauliflower and broccoli explants• as a component of agar mixture to simulate a vascular phantom in carotid vessel
Safety Information
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)RIDADR NONH for all modes of transportWGK Germany 2RTECS AW7950000
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