It is recommended for general laboratory media and for commercial production of enzymes, vaccines, antibiotics, steroids & other microbiological products.
Yeast Extract Type I is prepared from specially cultivated yeast cells. It is rich in vitamins and other nutritive substances and so, recommended for general laboratory media.
Appearance
Light yellow to brownish yellow Homogenous Free flowing powder ,having Characteristic odor but not putrescent.
Solubility
Soluble in distilled/ purified 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.