Absence of sulphonamide inhibitors makes Casein Acid Hydrolysate ideal for preparation of Antibiotic Test Media including Mueller Hinton Agar and Vaccine Preparation Media as a source of high concentration of free amino acids.
Casein Acid Hydrolysate, Technical is the result of acidic digestion of milk protein-casein by hydrochloric acid. As such,it contains all amino acids(except Tryptophan and Cystine which are destroyed during acid hydrolysis) present in Casein.
Appearance
Off white to light yellow Homogenous Free flowing powder ,having Characteristic odou but not putrescent.
Solubility
Freely soluble in distilled water, insoluble in alcohol and ether.
Clarity
1% w/v aqueous solution is clear without any haziness after autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121ºC ) for 15 minutes.
Reaction
Reaction of 2% w/v aqueous solution at 25ºC.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store below 30°C. Use before expiry date on the label.