Agar powder GRG
agar-agar
| Code | Pack Size | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213O1 | 100g | £11.79 | Out of Stock |
Product Info
CAS-Number: 9002-18-0
In Stock: Yes
Hazchem: No
Documents
CAS-Number: 9002-18-0
In Stock: Yes
Hazchem: No
Documents
AGAR POWDER
GELOSE
SPECIFICATION
- Formula: (C12H18O9)n
- CAS No. 9002–18–0
- Appearance: Powder
- Purity: 99.5% minimum
- Melting point: 85–95 °C
- Solubility: Soluble in Hot Water
Agar or agar-agar is a gelatinous substance derived from a polysaccharide that accumulates in the cell walls af algae. It is chiefly used as a solid substrate to contain culture medium in microbiology. The gelling agent is an unbranched polysaccharide. It is obtained naturally from algae and seaweed.
USES FOR AGAR
- Used as a sizing agent for paper and fabrics
- A solid substrate to contain culture medium in microbiology.
- To make salt bridges in electrochemistry
