Yeast extract is obtained by aqueous extraction of autolyzed baker's yeast. It has a high vitamin content and provides excellent growth conditions for a number of microorganisms.

Synonym(s): γ-Octanoic lactone; 4-Hydroxy octanoic acid; Octano-1,4-lactone Empirical Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂ Linear Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂ Formula Weight: 142.20 MDL Number: MFCD00005402 Purity: ≥97% Boiling Point: …

General description: Yeast extract is manufactured under controlled conditions to retain its vitamin content and other nutritive values such as free amino acids. It is rich in vitamins, especially those belonging to B complex and is often used to supply these factors in culture media at a…

Application: An extract of autolyzed yeast cells. Yeast extract is a mixture of amino acids, peptides, water soluble vitamins and carbohydrates and can be used as additive for culture media.