Synonym(s): MEM
General description: Modification of the original MEM formulation. Earle's salts have been replaced with Hanks' salts. Since the bicarbonate concentration is substantially lower, this medium has a substantially reduced buffering capacity.
Storage: 2-8°C
Quantity: Formulated to contain 10.6 grams of powder per liter of medium.
Reconstitution: Supplement with 0.35 g/L sodium bicarbonate.
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H6O3