IBI's Bacteriological Agar is a water soluble colloidal extract obtained from certain species of marine red algae; including Gelidium, Pterocladia, and Gracilaria. Impurities, debris, minerals, and pigments are reduced to specific levels during manufacture. Agar is typically used for general…

CAS No.: 9002-18-0 Synonyms: Agar-agar; Gum agar Linear Formula: (C₁₂H₁₈O₉)_n MDL No.: MFCD00081288

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 a polysaccharide complex extracted by bleaching and hot water treatment of agarocytes from the red alga Rhodophyceae, and usually consisting of the genera Gelidium, Acanthopeltis, Ceramium,Pterocladia and Gracilaria. The algae are typically found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans and in the…

Free of extra salts that are often present in many agar preparations and affect plant growth. Gel Strength: 950 g/cm 2 Working Concentration: 5−7 g/L Gelling Temperature: 38°C Moisture: 10.92% Ash Content: 1.2% Swelling Index: 9.0 mL Water Absorption:…