Synonyms: Agar-agar; Gum agar
Formula: (C12H18O9)n
CAS No.: 9002-18-0
Form: powder
Gel Strength: >300 g/cm2 (1.5%-ágel)
Grade: for microbiology
Ign. Residue: ≤6%
Loss: ≤20% loss on drying
pH: 5-8 (50°C, 1.5% in H2O, 100-á°C/15 min.)
Solubility: H2O: soluble1.5% at 70°C, clear to slightly hazy (100-á°C/15 min.)
Transition Temp: gel point ~35°C (1.5% solution)