Agar A

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500g

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Agar A: Agar is a polysaccharide complex obtained through bleaching and hot water extraction of agarocytes from the red alga Rhodophyceae, found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans and in the Sea of Japan. The genera Gelidium, Acanthopeltis, Ceramium, Pterocladia and Gracilaria predominate in agar production. Agar is composed of about 70% agarose and 30% agaropectin. Agarose: A neutral gelling fraction which consists of a linear polymer of alternating D-galactose and 3,6-anhydrogalactose units. Agaropectin: A non-gelling fraction which consists of 1,3-glycosidically linked D-galactose units, some of which are sulfated at position 6. Agar-A is bacteriology grade agar of highest quality

CAS

[9002-18-0]

Grade
HS Code

1302.31.0000

Manufacturer

Bio Basic

Pack Size

500g

Shipping Conditions

RT

Sterile
Storage Conditions

18 to 25C

UNSPSC Category

Microbiological Media

UNSPSC Code

41106200

DG
Hazard Class
Hazard UN
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