Sigma-Aldrich
Agar Ash 2.0-4.5%, 5 kg
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- MIL-A7002-5KG
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Description
Agar Ash 2.0-4.5%, 5 Kg
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 description
Agar 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.
Application
Agar 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 transport
WGK Germany 2
RTECS AW7950000
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